"sixxen" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪksən/ Forms: sixxens [plural]
Etymology: Blend of six + Xenakis, after Greek composer Iannis Xenakis, who in 1978 composed a piece for six percussionists involving the instrument. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|six|Xenakis}} Blend of six + Xenakis Head templates: {{en-noun}} sixxen (plural sixxens)
  1. A microtonal hammered keyboard percussion instrument. Wikipedia link: sixxen Categories (topical): Musical instruments
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