Meaning of the word idiophone in English
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idiophone
US /ˈɪd.i.ə.foʊn/
UK /ˈɪd.i.ə.foʊn/
Noun
1.
a musical instrument that produces sound primarily by the vibration of the instrument itself, without the use of air, strings, membranes, or electricity
Example:
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The xylophone is a common example of an idiophone.
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Many percussion instruments, like maracas and cymbals, are classified as idiophones.
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