The xylophone instrument is a kind of percussion which is made of wood or metal plates arranged in order of their heights. It is played with small sticks-something like a hammer-(malt). Each plate is set to a specific note, you can make different melodies and rhythms by hitting the small hammer to different plates.
Music in Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has a vibrant and documentary musical heritage dating back to colonial times. Innovations in classical music, opera, R&B, jazz, and soul have made Philadelphia music internationally and internationally famous. Philadelphia music institutions have long played an important role in Pennsylvania music as well as nationwide, especially in the early development of hip-hop music. Philadelphia's diverse population is also known for its variety of styles, from Hall dancing to traditional Irish music, as well as its flourishing classical and folk music scene. The city has nurtured many famous American composers and musicians, including Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber, throughout the twentieth and present centuries. The city has played an equally prominent role in the development of popular music. In the early years of rock and roll, a number of popular South Philadelphia-born singers, including Xabi Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Riddle, entered the music scene. Wave Festival, Manayunk Art Festival, Rush Music Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia Marginal Festival, etc. are among the most important festivals in this city.