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  1. Marimba - Wikipedia

    The marimba (/ məˈrɪmbə / mə-RIM-bə) is a musical instrument in the percussion family that consists of wooden bars that are struck by mallets. Below each bar is a resonator pipe that …

  2. What is the difference between the marimba and the xylophone?

    The marimba is tuned on even-numbered harmonics, with tuning on the fundamental pitch, the fourth harmonic, and the 10th harmonic. The xylophone, however, is tuned on the fundamental …

  3. Marimba | African origin, xylophone, percussion | Britannica

    Marimba is one of many African names for the xylophone, and, because African instruments bearing this name frequently have a tuned calabash resonator for each wooden bar, some …

  4. What’s a marimba? – Modern Marimba

    The marimba consists of large wooden bars arranged over tuned resonators that amplify its distinct warm sound. It is played with mallets crafted from wood or rattan shafts, topped with …

  5. The marimba: all you need to know about the 'flutey' sounding ...

    Nov 11, 2024 · The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that, when struck by a mallet, produces a soft and mellow sound, not dissimilar to a woodwind instrument.

  6. MARIMBA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MARIMBA is a xylophone of southern Africa and Central America with resonators beneath each bar; also : a modern form of this instrument.

  7. Heartland Marimba

    The marimba has roots in Africa, but has developed as part of many cultures including Central America, South America, Japan, Europe, and the Unites States. Here is a quick overview of …

  8. How to Play the Marimba (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Mar 10, 2025 · The marimba is a beautiful percussion instrument that consists of a set of wooden or synthetic bars which are struck with mallets to produce musical notes. It is a large …

  9. What is a Marimba? (with picture) - Musical Expert

    May 23, 2024 · What is a Marimba? A marimba is an idiophone, a percussion instrument that produces sound by means of vibrations that travel through the entire body of the instrument. …

  10. Meet the MARIMBA! | WRTI-FM Meet the Instruments - YouTube

    Learn the parts of the marimba, its instrument family, and how it produces sound with Sydney Charlene Vance. ...more