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Meaning of marimba | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
məˈɹɪm.bə

Definitions

A percussion instrument with African origins, similar to a xylophone with resonators, but much lower in range and darker in timbre.

Equivalents

العربية ماريمبا
Deutsch Marimbaphon
Español marimba
Suomi marimba
Français marimba
Gaeilge mairimbe
Italiano marimba
日本語 マリンバ
Nederlands marimba
Português marimba
Русский маримба
Српски marimba маримба
Kiswahili marimba

Examples

“The default ringtone for your iPhone is a marimba sound, but if you'd like to change it, start at the Home screen, then tap on the Settings icon.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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