barrel organ

Noun

A mechanical musical instrument consisting of bellows and one or more ranks of pipes housed in a case, usually of wood, and often highly decorated.

ریشه

Derived from the words 'barrel', a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, and 'organ', a large keyboard musical instrument.

مثال

• The street performer played a cheerful tune on his barrel organ.
• Barrel organs were a common sight in European streets during the 19th century.
• The barrel organ's music filled the air with a nostalgic melody.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Barrel organ player Barrel organ music Barrel organ tune