cymbalon

/ˈsɪm.bə.lɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical instrument resembling a xylophone, but with metal bars that are struck with mallets.

“The jazz band featured a unique cymbalon solo during the performance.”

2. noun

A type of piano or keyboard instrument, often with a distinctive sound or appearance.

“The composer incorporated a cymbalon into the experimental electronic music piece.”

Synonyms

  • glockenspiel
  • xylophone