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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "REEM" (as in "reed") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

A wooden percussion instrument with metal resonators played with mallets, the national instrument of Guatemala and a symbol of Central American cultural identity. Its sound is instantly recognizable.

Examples

A marimba band played at the village festival.

Nothing says Guatemala more than the sound of a marimba.

Regional synonyms

A Venezuelan exclamation of surprise or amazement at something impressive, like saying 'Wow!' or 'Incredible!' It comes out spontaneously when something leaves you speechless.