vibraharp
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Definition
Noun: A musical instrument in the percussion family. It is similar to a xylophone but has metal bars instead of wooden ones. Below the bars, resonators contain motor-driven rotating disks, which interrupt the sound waves to create a distinctive vibrato or tremolo effect.
Usage
The term "vibraharp" refers specifically to this instrument. It is used in musical contexts to describe the instrument itself, its sound, or the act of playing it. * The jazz ensemble featured a beautiful solo on the vibraharp. * She is a renowned vibraharp player. * The mellow sound of the vibraharp filled the room.
Advanced Usage
- The word "vibraharp" is a trademarked name (by the Leedy Drum Company) that has become a generic term for the instrument. In modern usage, the more common generic name is vibraphone. The two terms are often used interchangeably, though "vibraphone" is standard in most musical scores and contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Vibraphone (n): The standard, more commonly used term for the same instrument.
- Vibist (n): A musician who plays the vibraphone or vibraharp.
- Vibrato (n): A rapid, slight variation in pitch that produces a rich, expressive tone; the effect the instrument is designed to create.
Synonyms
- Vibraphone
Different Meanings
The word "vibraharp" has only one primary meaning, referring to the specific musical instrument described above. It is not commonly used in other contexts.
Noun
- a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound