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n. - Someone who plays a percussion musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars graduated in length to sound the musical scale.

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  • Benson, Mildred Augustine Wirt, Nancy Drew ghostwriter, Hepburnian air of, 118; as xylophonist, 118; as aviator, 118; on jam-and-jelly journalism, 118; De Niro qualities...
  • Essentially, he's fantasy's version of a xylophonist - unadored by groupies, only appreciated by the Violent Femmes.
  • Taking up the whole stage included three guitarists, a bass player, one on drums, and a xylophonist, but this time no microphone in sight.
  • He could tell you all about one Professor Lamberti, a vaudeville and burlesque performer who did magic tricks in addition to being the "world's daffiest xylophonist."
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