speaking trumpet

British

noun

a trumpet-shaped instrument used to carry the voice a great distance or held to the ear by a deaf person to aid his hearing

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These and the outdoor sculpture are very different in form, yet they have a common inspiration: a 1671 drawing of sound waves amplified from a speaking trumpet.

From Washington Post

A ladder, a dress dummy and a speaking trumpet are all that’s needed to bring the most unruly fantasy elements to life.

From Los Angeles Times

At one period, during the whole of several nights, the Count de Morseiul heard at intervals voices which seemed to be shouting through speaking trumpets.

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Bob, up with your speaking trumpet. 2d Ruff.

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Griscom slowed up, shouted to a switchman ahead, using his hand for a speaking trumpet, to set the rails for action.

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