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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An early electric musical instrument for producing music at a distant point or points by means of alternating current. An operator plays a keyboard, and the music is reproduced remotely by a receiving instrument resembling a telephone, but not held to the ear. historical

Etymology

From tele- + harmonium.

Related phrases

alternating currentmusical instrument

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