calliope1
/kəˈlʌɪəpi
/noun
An American keyboard instrument resembling an organ but with the notes produced by steam whistles, formerly used on showboats and in travelling fairs.Our steam calliope was traded to Cleveland for a second baseman....
- Marimba, clarinet and calliope all figure heavily.
- The track opens with a series of agitated sci-fi effects, homely robot tones that later segue into what sounds like the malfunctioning calliope of a downtrodden circus.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from the Greek name Kalliopē (see Calliope).
Calliope2
/kəˈlʌɪəpi/Greek & Roman Mythology
The Muse of epic poetry.
Origin
From Greek Kalliopē, literally 'having a beautiful voice'.
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