Lyre
* String instrument
* Ancient Greek instrument
* Played by plucking the strings with fingers
* Produces a clear, resonating sound
Xylophone
* Percussion instrument
* Made of a series of wooden bars of different lengths
* Struck with mallets to produce sound
* Produces a high-pitched, tinkling sound
Here is a table that summarizes the main differences between the lyre and the xylophone:
| Feature | Lyre | Xylophone |
|---|---|---|
| Type of instrument | String instrument | Percussion instrument |
| Origin | Ancient Greece | Africa |
| How it is played | Plucked with fingers | Struck with mallets |
| Sound | Clear, resonating | High-pitched, tinkling |