noun

calliope

kuh-LEYE-uh-pee

noun

A musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.

"The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river."

How to Use Calliope

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA loud, whistle-based musical organ associated with carnivals and steamboats.

calliopes plural

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The old riverboat _____ could be heard for miles down the river.

Named after Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, from kalos ("beautiful") and ops ("voice").

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