Meaning of waterphone | Babel Free
Definitions
- An acoustic percussion instrument consisting of a resonator bowl or pan with a cylindrical neck, surrounded by rods of different lengths and diameters. Water may be added to the bowl to modify the sound.
- An instrument for detecting leaks in pipes by their sound, consisting of a rod attached to an earpiece.
Examples
“The listing for Loop 2.4.3 had promised that a waterphone would be featured.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.