Meaning of the word xylophone in English

What does xylophone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

xylophone

US /ˈzaɪ.lə.foʊn/
UK /ˈzaɪ.lə.fəʊn/
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Noun

a musical instrument played by striking a row of wooden bars of different lengths with mallets, producing musical notes.

Example:
The child happily played a tune on the xylophone.
She learned to play the xylophone in elementary school.