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Xylophone-like instrument from Africa
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marimba
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Particular effects used on the marimba are rapid passage work, creating a rippling sound, or tremolos. ▪ The marimba enters in the third movement and the sound blends handsomely with the textures of the keyboards.
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
A marimba is a musical instrument in the percussion family. The term may also refer to: Marimba, Angola , a municipality in Malanje Province, Angola Marimba, Inc., a former provider of configuration management software, now part of BMC Software Marimba ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1704, from an African language, probably Bantu (compare Kimbundu and Swahili marimba , malimba , name of a xylophone-like instrument).
Usage examples of marimba.
He was pointing out the first marimba player that they had seen, and Margo had time to study the musician while the car paused for others to peer at the university.
The marimba player was setting up his instrument on a broad sidewalk opposite the esplanade, while eager natives watched.
More interesting to Margo than the bare-legged player, was the marimba itself.
When the player struck the marimba with small hammers, the gourds gave out soft, plaintive tones, perfectly in key.
Through a gateway not far from the marimba player, Margo glimpsed a lovely patio surrounded by a wall.
Again, Margo saw the marimba player, who by this time had gathered quite a crowd about him.
With the notes of the marimba flitting in from the great gate, The Shadow had an excellent musical score accompanying his next exploit.
The marimba player was packing up his gourds, anxious to get away from this dangerous vicinity.
They had hired a strolling marimba player to entertain with his music, and the mellow notes of the instrument were blending with the tinkle of the illuminated fountains.
The marimba player arrived with the guards, who were bringing buckets of champagne and a tray of caviar sandwiches.
With another laugh, the marimba player continued the jest by plucking one of the larger gourds from beneath the keyboard.
So they had another round of champagne, while the marimba player banged out more music, unhampered by the missing key.
Marching toward the courtyard, between the ranks of riflemen, The Shadow glanced behind him and saw the marimba player following, with his bulky instrument.
He was plucking gourds from his marimba, like grapes off a bunch, and tossing them behind him.
Rewards were offered for the capture of The Shadow and a marimba player who might be Colin Nayre.