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- [vahy-bruh-fohn]
- /ˈvaɪ brəˌfoʊn/
- /ˈvaɪ.brə.fəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy-bruh-fohn]
- /ˈvaɪ brəˌfoʊn/
Definitions of vibraphone word
- abbreviation VIBRAPHONE vibraharp. 1
- countable noun vibraphone A vibraphone is an electronic musical instrument which consists of a set of metal bars in a frame. When you hit the bars they produce ringing notes that last for some time. 0
- noun vibraphone a percussion instrument, used esp in jazz, consisting of a set of metal bars placed over tubular metal resonators, which are made to vibrate electronically 0
- noun vibraphone a musical instrument resembling the marimba, but with electrically operated valves in the resonators that produce a gentle vibrato 0
- noun vibraphone A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above the tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect. 0
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Origin of vibraphone
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < Latin vibrā(re) to shake + -phone
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Parts of speech for Vibraphone
noun
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vibraphone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vibraphone
noun vibraphone
- marimba — 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.
- xylophone — A musical instrument played by striking a row of wooden bars of graduated length with one or more small wooden or plastic mallets.
Top questions with vibraphone
- what is a vibraphone?
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