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calliope

/kəˈlaɪəpi/

calliopenoun

calliopes

/kəˈlaɪəpi/

Translations

The calliope played a cheerful tune as the circus parade passed by.

Каллиопа играла веселую мелодию, когда проходило цирковое шествие.

Additional translations

паровой орган

Definitions

A musical instrument resembling an organ, with a series of steam whistles that are played by a keyboard.

The circus parade was led by a colorful wagon carrying a calliope, its music echoing through the streets.

A very small North American hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope) distinguished by its iridescent throat feathers.

We spotted a calliope feeding on wildflower nectar near the mountain trail.

Synonyms

steam organ

musical instrument

pipe organ

calliopeproper noun

Definitions

In Greek mythology, the Muse who presides over epic poetry, often invoked at the beginning of classical epics.

Homer calls upon Calliope to inspire the verses of the Iliad.