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Noun: calliope  ku'lI-u-pee
  1. A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
    "The circus parade featured a colourful calliope playing cheerful tunes";
    - steam organ
Noun: Calliope  ku'lI-u-pee
  1. (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry

Derived forms: calliopes

Type of: instrument, Muse, musical instrument

Encyclopedia: Calliope, Queensland