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What is the language of origin word xylophone?

The word "xylophone" is of Greek origin.

It's a combination of two Greek words:

* ξύλον (xylon) meaning "wood"

* φωνή (phone) meaning "sound"

So, "xylophone" literally translates to "wood sound". This reflects the instrument's construction, which uses wooden bars to produce sound.

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