sixxen

English

Etymology

Blend of six +‎ Xenakis, after Greek composer Iannis Xenakis, who in 1978 composed a piece for six percussionists involving the instrument.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪksən/

Noun

sixxen (plural sixxens)

  1. A microtonal hammered keyboard percussion instrument.
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