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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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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

He felt unwell; he felt angry; if the aerophone refused to work at all to-morrow, he would care nothing.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

Afterwards came the natural results; the great aerophone company was floated, in which Morris as vendor received half the shares—he would take no cash—which shares, by the way, soon stood at five and a quarter.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

The arrangement on this particular occasion was that she should take the machine—or aerophone, as its inventor had named it—to her home.

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

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