Calliope

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What Does Calliope Mean?

  • 卡利俄佩
  • 音乐喷泉
  • 风琴

Calliope Pronunciation

/kəˈlaɪ.ə.pi/

Calliope Definition

noun

Definition

A musical instrument resembling an organ with a series of steam whistles that produce sound when steam is blown through them; often used in circuses and fairs.

In ZH

一种类似于风琴的乐器，具有一系列的蒸汽哨音，当蒸汽通过时发出声音；通常用于马戏团和集市。

How to Use Calliope in a Sentence

  • The calliope played a cheerful tune as the parade passed by.
  • At the carnival, the calliope's music could be heard from blocks away.
  • Children were fascinated by the colorful calliope at the fair.
  • The circus featured a calliope that filled the air with joyful sounds.
  • They installed a calliope on their steamboat for entertainment.

Cultural Notes

Commonly associated with American circuses and traveling fairs, the calliope evokes nostalgia for a bygone era of entertainment.

Synonyms for Calliope