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membranophone

[ mem-brey-nuh-fohn ]

noun

  1. any musical instrument, as a drum, in which the sound is produced by striking, rubbing, or blowing against a membrane stretched over a frame.


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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³¾±ð³¾Â·²ú°ù²¹Â·²Ô´Ç·±è³ó´Ç²Ô·¾±³¦ [mem-brey-n, uh, -, fon, -ik], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of membranophone1

First recorded in 1935–40; membrane + -o- + -phone
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Example Sentences

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To find out more about these abilities, we gave captive orangutans at the Indianapolis Zoo the opportunity to play a membranophone — a class of musical instrument that includes the kazoo.

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