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Noun: music box  myoo-zik 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 music box played a delicate tinkling melody";
    - musical box

Derived forms: music boxes

Type of: instrument, musical instrument

Encyclopedia: Music box