🇬🇧🇪🇸 xylophone - xilófono : English Lesson

Meaning of "xylophone" ("xilófono"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A xylophone is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths, which are struck with mallets to produce musical notes. Each bar is tuned to a specific pitch, and the bars are arranged in a similar layout to a piano keyboard.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

When the xylophone fell, it sounded like a musical avalanche.

The dog barked every time Timmy hit a note on his xylophone.

The xylophone concert was interrupted by a squirrel stealing the mallets.

Mom used the xylophone to call everyone for dinner—no one showed up.

The xylophone tried to join the rock band but was told to stick to classical music.

Sam finds a small xylophone on the floor. He lifts the xylophone, sits, and taps the wood bars with two sticks. The xylophone sings bright notes. A cat walks near the xylophone and jumps, then sits and listens. Sam plays the xylophone again. His mother claps; Sam grins and the room is warm.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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