/ Dictionary / Index M marimba: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ma•rim•ba Pronunciation: (mu-rim'bu), [key] — n. a musical instrument, originating in Africa but popularized and modified in Central America, consisting of a set of graduated wooden bars, often with resonators beneath to reinforce the sound, struck with mallets. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: marimba (Thesaurus) Marilyn Marin Related Content Daily Word Quiz: censure Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language