What is another word for xylophonist?
Pronunciation: [za͡ɪlˈɒfənˌɪst] (IPA) 
A xylophonist is a musician who plays the xylophone, a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars struck with mallets. Some synonyms for xylophonist include marimba player, vibraphonist, and glockenspiel player. A marimba is a type of xylophone with a deeper, warmer sound often used in Latin American music. A vibraphone is a similar but more modern instrument with metal bars and a vibrato mechanism. A glockenspiel is a smaller version of the xylophone, often used in orchestral music for its bright, metallic sound. All of these musicians require a strong sense of rhythm and dexterity to perform complex patterns on their instrument.
