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/bˈærəl ˈɔrgən/ Listen

Barrel organ

noun

A musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs. Synonyms: grind organ, hand organ, hurdy-gurdy, hurdy gurdy, street organ.

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... walking down the Champs Elysees, sniffing secret violets in the air and feeling as joyous as if the world were entirely full of primroses and larks and light-hearted passers-by whom I would never see again. In the distance a barrel organ became more and more distinct and as I drew nearer and the noise grew louder, I wanted to dance and sing. It was in tune with my mood. A symbol of the crescendo ...

— Balloons • Elizabeth Bibesco

Words linked to "Barrel organ" : music, hurdy-gurdy, musical instrument, hurdy gurdy, instrument, street organ