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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

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

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

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

Again and again Morris spoke eagerly, entreatingly, but the aerophone was dumb.

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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