Definition

A person who plays a musical instrument called the marimba, which consists of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sound.

Example

The marimbist performed beautifully at the concert, captivating the audience with their skill.

Conversation

I saw an amazing performance by a marimbist last night.

Oh really? I love the sound of the marimba!

Yeah, the way he played was so captivating.

I need to check out more marimbist performances!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marimbist → The word 'marimbist' is derived from 'marimba' (from Bantu languages, specifically the Kongo word 'marimba', meaning a type of wooden percussion instrument) and the suffix '-ist' (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A marimbist is therefore one who plays or is skilled in playing the marimba.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'marimba' as the name of the instrument, and remember that a 'marimbist' is someone who plays that instrument.

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