metallophone en · NOUN
Etymology
From metallo- + -phone.
Meanings
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Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.
The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long.
2007 March 26, Vivien Schweitzer, “Bang on a Board: Sophisticated Music for Primitive Instruments”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metallophones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |