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.
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.