HyperDic: calliope

English > 2 senses of the word Calliope / calliope:
NOUNperson Calliope(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry
artifactcalliope, steam organa musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
Calliope / calliope > pronunciation
Soundskahlay'ahpiy.
Rhymesaromatherapy ... zippy: 84 rhymes with piy...
English > Calliope: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofMuseIn ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
SpanishCalíope
CatalanCal·líope
English > calliope: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard.
Synonymsteam organ
Partssteam whistleA whistle in which the sound is produced by steam
Broadermusical instrument, instrumentAny of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Spanishcalíope

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