aerophone

American  

[air-uh-fohn] / ˈɛər əˌfoʊn /

noun

1. any musical wind instrument.

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Etymology

Origin of aerophone

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

Example Sentences

In token of their conclusion twice Stella rang the electric warning bell which was attached to the aerophone, and in some mysterious manner caused the bell of its twin instrument to ring also.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

This foolish "blague" was accompanied by a description of Edison's new "aerophone," a steam machine which carried the voice a distance of one and a half miles.

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

Also he began a series of experiments whereof the object was to produce an improved and more sensitive aerophone.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider

Presently, however, he discovered the figure of Stella seated in her accustomed place by the desolate-looking stone altar, whereon stood the box containing the aerophone that they had used in their experiments.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider