Calliope

[kə'laɪəpɪ]

Definition

(noun.) a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard.

(noun.) (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry.

Editor: Rae--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses.

(n.) One of the asteroids. See Solar.

(n.) A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers.

(n.) A beautiful species of humming bird (Stellula Calliope) of California and adjacent regions.

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Definition

n. the muse of epic poetry: an instrument producing musical notes by means of steam-whistles played by a keyboard.

Editor: Xenia