Gyil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʒɪlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gyil is a noun meaning (music) A pentatonic instrument of Africa, resembling a xylophone.
Meaning
(music) A pentatonic instrument of Africa, resembling a xylophone.
Example Sentences
“Dust Dances” (1994), the vigorous opening work here, is the fruit of a four-month visit to Ghana, where Mr. Bermel studied the gyil, an African xylophone.
Word Forms
- gyils
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mbila, gender, zeze, malimba, zylophone, xylorimba.
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