balafon Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a musical instrument similar to a xylophone. Example Sentence He used padded sticks to play the balafon. More Example Sentences He played the balafon at the festival. Synonyms musical instrument; percussion instrument; xylophone Antonyms silence Hear It! Say It! Write It! balafon Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: