"aeolomelodicon" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} aeolomelodicon (plural not attested)
  1. (music, historical) An obsolete musical instrument derived from the aeolodicon but having brass tubes affixed to the reeds, making it more like an organ. Tags: historical, no-plural Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: choraleon

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