DictionaryvibeMusical instrument
noun

vibe

A vibraphone or its ringing sound.

The vibe adds a clear ringing tone to the arrangement.

Etymology

Vibe is shortened from vibraphone, an instrument named for its vibrating or pulsating sound. The short form often appears as vibes.

More examples

  • She played the vibes in the jazz group.
  • The recording featured a soft vibe sound.
  • A set of vibes stood beside the piano.

Forms

vibe · vibes

Similar words

vibraphone
The instrument's full name.