"mellotron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mellotrons [plural]
Etymology: Brand name, based on melo- + -tron? Etymology templates: {{confix|en|melo|tron}} melo- + -tron Head templates: {{en-noun}} mellotron (plural mellotrons)
  1. (music) An early electronic keyboard instrument that played back prerecorded sounds. Wikipedia link: mellotron Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: Mellotron

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