Xafoon – A small bamboo saxophone made in Maui (Hawaii) by saxophonist Brian Wittman.

Xalam – Traditional musical instrument from West Africa with 1-5 strings. The xalam name is used in the Serer language. It is also known as khalam in Wolof. Similar instruments are found throughout West Africa.

Xel-xuur – Mouth harp made out of iron or bamboo. Mongolia.

Xeremia – Mallorcan (Balearic Islands) bagpipe. Spain

Xhile – Metallic finger cymbals. Albania.

Xiao – An end-blown vertical flute. It is made of bamboo and has six holes. The xiao makes soft and low-pitched sounds. Variations include the dongxiao, qinxiao and nanxiao. China.

Xiaocha – Small cymbals. China.

Xirula – Basque spelling of the chirula, a short 3-holed flute. Spain.

Xitende – A plucked, one-string musical bow with gourd resonator. Mozambique.

Xun – An egg-shaped ocarina made out of clay and earth mix. It has an opening on top for blowing. China.

Xylophone – Bars of wood or other materials arranged keyboard-style that are struck by mallets.

Sonor xylophone
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