Calliophone

/ˈkæliəfoʊn/ noun

Definition

A musical instrument similar to a calliope or steam organ, with pipes or whistles that produce loud, shrill musical tones.

Etymology

From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'phone' (sound/voice), literally 'beautiful sound.' This is a less common alternative naming for steam organs and similar pipe instruments.

Kelly Says

The word 'calliophone' perfectly captures the irony of its sound—it claims to produce 'beautiful sound' but is famous for being one of the loudest, most piercing instruments ever created, loud enough to be heard across entire carnival grounds.

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