Xylophone

Definition

This instrument belongs to the percussion family. It has wooden bars of different lengths that are laid out in a similar pattern to the piano keyboard and are played with beaters. It is a tuned percussion instrument, as it can play a range of notes. Compare glockenspiel.

Examples

Watch some incredibly fast xylophone playing in this video, which includes rolls.

Related concepts

• Percussion (N3 & N4 Tech)