xylophone
/ˈzaɪləfoʊn/
noun
- A musical instrument made of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with small mallets to produce notes.
- She added a xylophone solo to the band's new song for a bright, cheerful sound.
- In the orchestra, the xylophone often provides a sparkling, percussive accent.
- The child played a simple tune on the xylophone during music class.