Meaning of the word "barrel organ" in English
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barrel organ
US /ˈbær.əl ˌɔːr.ɡən/
UK /ˈbær.əl ˌɔːr.ɡən/
Noun
1.
a mechanical musical instrument that plays tunes by means of pins on a revolving barrel, which open valves to allow air from bellows to sound the pipes.
Example:
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The old man played a cheerful tune on his barrel organ.
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A street performer entertained the crowd with his antique barrel organ.
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