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Dark, mellow, gentle, velvety, earthy, full, sonorous, dull, hollow, resonant, round, melodious, wooden. The sound of the marimba is composed of the attack and resonance, which in the low register can last for two to three seconds.
- What does a marimba sound like?
- What is marimba music?
- What does a xylophone sound like?
- How does a marimba change pitch?
What does a marimba sound like?
Comparing the sounds, the marimba has a soft and mellow tone that sounds like it could meld with wind instruments. The impression one receives is somewhat restrained. By contrast, the xylophone's notes could be described as distinct and sharply defined.
What is marimba music?
The orchestral marimba, with metal resonators, was developed in the United States in the early 20th century by J.C. Deagan and U.G. ... Leedy. It is a tube-resonated instrument pitched an octave below the orchestral xylophone; its range varies, but 31/2octaves upward from the C below middle C is common.
What does a xylophone sound like?
Hard, wooden, bright, rattling, incisive, penetrating, sharp, accentuated, precise, piercing, brittle, dry, bubbling, drop-like, shrill, hollow, ticking, transparent, clear.
How does a marimba change pitch?
The pitch (height of the notes) of a marimba is fixed by the tone plates and cannot be shifted. This makes the marimba different from, for example, string instruments, with which players can adjust the sounds of each string.
