Apollonicon

/ˌæp.əˈlɑn.ɪ.kən/ noun

A large mechanical musical instrument invented in the early 19th century, playing multiple types of compositions automatically.

From 'Apollon' (Apollo) with the suffix '-icon' (device or instrument), named after the god of music. Created by British inventor John Hazel in the 1820s.

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