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

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Example Sentences

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aerophone

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 Henry Rider Haggard

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 Henry Rider Haggard

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

From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard

The sound of her last sentences also, as the blind, senseless aerophone had rendered them just before the end, one by one they were repeated in his brain.

From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard

That same afternoon, by Mary's direction, the aerophone was brought back to him in a dog-cart, and three days later he heard that her mother, Mrs. Porson, was dead.

From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard

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