aluminaphone
|a-lu-mi-na-phone|
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/əˈluːmɪnəˌfoʊn/
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/əˈluːmɪnəˌfəʊn/
aluminum sound instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminaphone' originates from 'aluminum' and 'phone', where 'aluminum' refers to the metal used for the bars and 'phone' means 'sound'.
Historical Evolution
'aluminaphone' was coined in the 20th century to describe a new type of percussion instrument.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument with aluminum bars', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a musical instrument similar to a xylophone, but with bars made of aluminum.
The musician played a beautiful melody on the aluminaphone.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/05 23:51