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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.
2. 2
   A form of combined speaking trumpet and ear trumpet. dated
3. 3
   An instrument for greatly intensifying speech, consisting of a phonograph diaphragm arranged so that its action opens and closes valves, producing synchronous air blasts sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration. dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

bellhornkeylipmouthpiecepipe

Example

More examples

"Sompoton is a Kadazandusun traditional bamboo aerophone."

Etymology

From aero- + -phone.

Related phrases

ear trumpetmusical instrumentspeaking trumpetwind instrument

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