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Meaning of metallophone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.

Equivalents

Suomi metallofoni
Français métallophone

Examples

“The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

metallophore metallophosphatase metallophosphoesterase metallophosphohydrolase metallophthalocyanine metallophyte

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