Meaning of marimba in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˈrɪmbə/

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1. Noun

   marimba

   Etymology

   early 18th century: from Kimbundu, perhaps via Portuguese

   Definitions

   1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators

   Examples

   • « played with small mallets »