calliopes

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Scope note
Organs involving a set of graded whistles operated by steam or compressed air, played by means of a keyboard, pinned cylinder, or paper roll. Producing a great volume of sound, their typical use has been outdoors, such as at circuses, fairgrounds, and on steamboats.
calliopes
Accepted term: 06-May-2024