What is another word for xylophone?
Pronunciation: [zˈa͡ɪləfˌə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
A xylophone is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce different notes. There are several synonyms for the word xylophone, including marimba, vibraphone, metallophone, and chime bars. A marimba is similar to a xylophone but has resonators beneath each bar to produce a richer tone. A vibraphone has metal bars and uses spinning metal discs to create a vibrato effect. A metallophone is a percussion instrument that has metal bars and uses a range of beaters to produce different sounds. Chime bars are often used in music education and are played by striking the bars with mallets or hands.
