marimbas

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Scope note
Calabash-resonated wood xylophones of Africa, introduced into Latin America where they took on various local forms. Also the modern orchestral instrument developed from Latin American models, having metal tube resonators and a four-octave compass.
marimbas
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024