marimba
[muh-rim-buh]
noun
a musical instrument, originating in Africa but popularized and modified in Central America, consisting of a set of graduated wooden bars, often with resonators beneath to reinforce the sound, struck with mallets.
Origin of marimba
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Contemporary Examples of marimba
You'll hear a marimba and dulcimer every so often in this crescendoing collection of stellar four-part harmonies.
Historical Examples of marimba
One of their chief instruments is the 'Marimba' or 'Tyanbilo,' a form of harmonium.
Chatterbox, 1906Various
This form of Marimba is also met with amongst the natives of Costa Rica.
Chatterbox, 1906Various
The Marimba is played with drum-sticks of rubber, and the tone is good and powerful.
Chatterbox, 1906Various
The Portuguese have imitated the marimba, and use it in their dances in Angola.
Great African TravellersW.H.G. Kingston
Others assert that the Indians have known the marimba time out of mind, and undoubtedly invented it.
marimba
noun
Word Origin for marimba
C18: of West African origin
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