Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mark tree

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: mark tree
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A percussion instrument consisting of many small chimes hanging from a bar, played by sweeping a finger or stick across them.

Example Sentences

"The Mark Tree is generally used as an effect to accentuate transitions in music, either at the beginning or end of a phrase. When used sparingly, they ^([sic]) can add an exotic "shimmer" effect."

Etymology

Named after studio percussionist Mark Stevens, who devised the instrument in 1967.

Inflected Forms

mark trees (plural)

Questions

What does mark tree mean?: A percussion instrument consisting of many small chimes hanging from a bar, played by sweeping a finger or stick across them.
Where does mark tree come from?: Named after studio percussionist Mark Stevens, who devised the instrument in 1967.

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