Calliope

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Calliope in Greek and Roman mythology, the Muse of epic poetry. The name comes from Greek Kalliopē, literally ‘having a beautiful voice’.

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable ELIZABETH KNOWLES

calliope

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calliope. Amer. term for steamblown mechanical organ.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE

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