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Marimba - Wikipedia Typically, the bars of a marimba are arranged chromatically, like the keys of a piano The marimba is a type of idiophone Today, the marimba is used as a solo instrument, or in ensembles like orchestras, marching bands (typically as a part of the front ensemble), percussion ensembles, brass and concert bands, and other traditional ensembles
What is the difference between the marimba and the xylophone? When the marimba, whose harmonics resemble those of woodwind and string instruments, is played with an orchestra, the notes blend in The reason that the xylophone's notes stand out is that the tuning method is different
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 ethnomusicologists use the name marimba to distinguish gourd-resonated from other xylophones
What is a Marimba? (with picture) - Musical Expert A marimba is an idiophone, a percussion instrument that produces sound by means of vibrations that travel through the entire body of the instrument The idiophone family also includes triangles and cymbals, all instruments that form part of the percussion section of an orchestra
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 the marimba as an instrument, a brief history, and where to find it today
How to Play the Marimba (with Pictures) - wikiHow 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 instrument, similar to the xylophone with resonators underneath to amplify the sound made from striking the bars
The origins of the Marimba:The birth of the marimba - Musical . . . According to oral history, the story of the marimba began a long, long time ago in Africa, where holes were dug in the ground, wooden bars were made to cross over this hole, and the bars were struck to produce sound