Meaning of the word marimba in English

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marimba

US /məˈrɪm.bə/
UK /məˈrɪm.bə/
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Noun

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars of various lengths, struck with mallets to produce musical tones. It is similar to a xylophone but has resonators beneath the bars to amplify the sound.

Example:
The vibrant sound of the marimba filled the concert hall.
She played a beautiful melody on the wooden bars of the marimba.