metallophone

English

Etymology

From metallo- +‎ -phone.

Noun

metallophone (plural metallophones)

1. Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.
   • 2007 March 26, Vivien Schweitzer, “Bang on a Board: Sophisticated Music for Primitive Instruments”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long.

Hyponyms

• celesta
• glockenspiel
• vibraphone