November 24, 2014 – Word of the Day

xylophone

A xylophone is a musical instrument. Wooden or metal bars are arranged horizontally and hit with a mallet. The length and thickness of each bar determines its pitch or quality of sound.

This is a xylophone.

• An orchestra may include the use of a xylophone.
• A xylophone is a percussion instrument. Other percussion instruments include drums, bongos, and gongs.
• Children enjoy playing the xylophone because it has a beautiful sound and it’s not difficult to learn how to play.

This is a xylophone for little children.

Note: The "x" in this word is pronounced like a "z."

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