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- [muh-rim-buh]
- /məˈrɪm bə/
- /məˈrɪm.bə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-rim-buh]
- /məˈrɪm bə/
Definitions of marimba word
- noun marimba a musical instrument, originating in Africa but popularized and modified in Central America, consisting of a set of graduated wooden bars, often with resonators beneath to reinforce the sound, struck with mallets. 1
- noun marimba A deep-toned xylophone of African origin. The modern form was developed in the US circa 1910. 1
- noun marimba wooden xylophone 1
- noun marimba a Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a set of hardwood plates placed over tuned metal resonators, played with two soft-headed sticks in each hand 0
- noun marimba a musical instrument somewhat like a xylophone, consisting of a series of hard wooden bars, usually with resonators beneath, struck with small mallets 0
- noun marimba (music) A musical instrument similar to a xylophone but clearer in pitch. 0
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Origin of marimba
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Portuguese < Kimbundu or a related Bantu language; akin to kalimba
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Parts of speech for Marimba
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preposition
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determiner
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marimba popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marimba
noun marimba
- carillon — a set of bells usually hung in a tower and played either by keys and pedals or mechanically
- vibraphone — vibraharp.
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
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