sixxen

English

Etymology

Blend of six +‎ Xenakis, after Greek composer Iannis Xenakis, who in 1978 composed a piece for six percussionists involving the instrument.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪksən/

Noun

sixxen (plural sixxens)

1. A microtonal hammered keyboard percussion instrument.