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Record 1 2024-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Instruments
  • Keyboard Instruments
CONT

The calliope consists of a boiler that forces steam through a set of whistle pipes. Either a keyboard or a pinned cylinder(like that of a barrel organ or music box) controls the entry of steam into the proper pipes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à vent
  • Instruments de musique à clavier

Spanish

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