Barrel Organ Definition
noun
A mechanical instrument on which a tune is played by the action of a revolving cylinder fitted with pegs or pins that open pipe valves supplied by a bellows.
American Heritage
A mechanical musical instrument having a cylinder studded with pins which open pipe valves or strike metal tongues when the cylinder is revolved, producing a tune; hand organ.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- hurdy-gurdy
- street-organ
- hand organ
- grind organ
Other Word Forms of Barrel Organ
Noun
Singular:
barrel organ
Plural:
barrel-organs
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