barrel organs (organs)

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Scope note
Mechanical pipe organs operated by a rotary handle, which both works the bellows to supply air, and turns a pinned cylinder which, as it is turned, raises keys which cause the sounding of the appropriate pipes.
barrel organs
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024