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calliope, in music, Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments
Related Category: Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments
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calliope, in music, an instrument also called steam organ or steam piano in which steam is forced through a series of whistles controlled by a keyboard. It is usually played mechanically, and its shrill music is a familiar accompaniment of circus parades. It is named for the Muse of Eloquence.
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