xylophone
noun
a musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of wooden bars, usually sounded by striking with small wooden hammers.
xylophonist
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a word derived from
xylophone.
Example Sentences
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In addition to his son Ian, a musical arranger and xylophonist, he is survived by another son, Elliot, a concert pianist; a brother, Nat; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2016
Ringleaders were handsome Norman Towner, 18, who likes to write and play tennis, and his sister Shirley, 15, who wants to be a xylophonist.
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