Definition

A person who plays a musical instrument made of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sound.

Example

The xylophonist played a beautiful melody at the concert.

Conversation

Did you hear that xylophonist at the concert last night?

Yes! They were amazing, right?

I didn't expect someone to play the xylophone so well.

Me neither! It really added a unique sound to the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xylophonist → It is formed from "xylo-" (from Greek "xylon", meaning wood) and "-phonist" (from Greek "phone", meaning sound or voice). A xylophonist is someone who plays a musical instrument made of wood that produces sound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wood' ('xylo-') and 'sound' ('phone') to remember that a xylophonist is someone who creates music using a wooden instrument.

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