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Cal·li·o·pe C0039900 (kə-lī′ə-pē′)n. Greek Mythology The Muse of epic poetry. [Latin Calliopē, from Greek Kalliopē : kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + ops, op-, voice; see wekw- in Indo-European roots.]
cal·li·o·pe C0039900 (kə-lī′ə-pē′, kăl′ē-ōp′)n. A musical instrument fitted with steam whistles, played from a keyboard. [From Calliope.]calliope (kəˈlaɪəpɪ) n (Instruments) US and Canadian a steam organ[C19: after Calliope (literally: beautiful-voiced)]
Calliope (kəˈlaɪəpɪ) n (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the Muse of epic poetrycal•li•o•pe (kəˈlaɪ ə pi; for 1 also ˈkæl iˌoʊp) n. 1. a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard. 2. (cap.) the Muse of heroic poetry. [1855–60, Amer.; < Latin < Greek Kalliópē] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Calliope - (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetryGreek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks | | 2. | calliope - a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboardsteam organmusical instrument, instrument - any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or soundssteam whistle - a whistle in which the sound is produced by steam; usually attached to a steam boiler | TranslationsSee Calliope
Calliope
Calliope (kəlī`əpē): see MusesMuses, in Greek religion and mythology, patron goddesses of the arts, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Originally only three, they were later considered as nine. Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence; Euterpe, of music or of lyric poetry; Erato, of the poetry of ..... Click the link for more information. ; OrpheusOrpheus , in Greek mythology, celebrated Thracian musician. He was the son of Calliope by Apollo or, according to another legend, by Oeagrus, a king of Thrace. Supposedly, the music of his lyre was so beautiful that when he played, wild beasts were soothed, trees danced, and ..... Click the link for more information. .
calliope, in music, an instrument also called steam organ or steam piano in which steam is forced through a series of whistles controlled by a keyboard. It is usually played mechanically, and its shrill music is a familiar accompaniment of circus parades. It is named for the Muse of Eloquence.Calliope in Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses, the patroness of epic poetry. She was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. According to several ancient Greek legends, she was the mother of the mythological poet and singer Orpheus. Calliope is usually portrayed holding waxed tablets and a style (small stick for writing). Calliopechief muse of poetic inspiration and oratory. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 177]See: Eloquence
CalliopeMuse of heroic poetry. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 47]See: InspirationCalliope Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry CALLIOPE
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Words related to Calliopenoun (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetryRelated Wordsnoun a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboardSynonymsRelated Words- musical instrument
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