idiophone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes).

Pronunciation

/ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/

Word forms

idiophone idiophones

Etymology

From idio- + -phone.

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