sixxen en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪksən/
Etymology
Blend of six + Xenakis, after Greek composer Iannis Xenakis, who in 1978 composed a piece for six percussionists involving the instrument.
Meanings
- A microtonal hammered keyboard percussion instrument.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sixxens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |