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aerophone

American  
[air-uh-fohn] / ˈɛər əˌfoʊn /

noun

  1. any musical wind instrument.


Etymology

Origin of aerophone

First recorded in 1875–80; aero- + -phone

Example Sentences

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With a bound he was by the aerophone and had given the answering signal.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

To while away the weary time, Morris told his companion about his invention, the aerophone.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

Mary, it may be remembered, by some fortunate chance, made the suggestion as to the substance of the receiver, which turned the aerophone from a great idea into a practical reality.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

"Well, a new kind of aerophone designed to work uninfluenced by its twin."

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

Can you give me a short description of the principle and construction of the aerophone?

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various