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calliope

kuh-LEYE-uh-pee

Calliope (noun) means a musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats. Example: “The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river.”

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A musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.
"The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river."

How to use calliope

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA loud, whistle-based musical organ associated with carnivals and steamboats.

Word forms

calliopes plural

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Etymology

Named after Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, from kalos ("beautiful") and ops ("voice").

Origin: Greek

steam organ

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Frequently asked questions

What does “calliope” mean?

The word “calliope” means a musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats. In plain terms, a loud, whistle-based musical organ associated with carnivals and steamboats.

How do you pronounce “calliope”?

“Calliope” is pronounced kuh-LEYE-uh-pee (/kəˈlaɪə.pi/ in IPA).

How do you use “calliope” in a sentence?

Here is “calliope” used in a sentence: “The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river.”

What part of speech is “calliope”?

“Calliope” is a noun.

Where does the word “calliope” come from?

The word “calliope” comes from Greek. Named after Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, from kalos ("beautiful") and ops ("voice").

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