Meaning of the word vibraphone in English

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vibraphone

US /ˈvaɪ.brə.foʊn/
UK /ˈvaɪ.brə.fəʊn/
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Noun

a musical instrument of the percussion family, similar to a xylophone but with metal bars and a motor-driven vibrato mechanism

Example:
The jazz band featured a talented musician playing the vibraphone.
The mellow sound of the vibraphone added a unique texture to the composition.
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