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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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A further step in this line brought Edison to the "aerophone," around which the Figaro weaved its fanciful description.

From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis

"Oh, the aerophone, I think; I don't remember."

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

Of course these statements concerning the aerophone and its capabilities were reported all over the world and much criticised—very roughly in some quarters.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

"I think, I really think I have nearly perfected my aerophone."

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

He may explain further that when he drafted this book, now some five years ago, instruments of the nature of the "aerophone" were not so much talked of as they are to-day.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

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