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Noun: musical box  myoo-zi-kul bóks
  1. Produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate
    "The antique musical box played a delicate tinkling melody";
    - music box

Derived forms: musical boxes

Type of: instrument, musical instrument

Encyclopedia: Musical box