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单词 vocalion
释义 vocalion|vəʊˈkeɪlɪən|
[f. vocal a. + -ion1.]
A musical instrument of the nature of a harmonium with broad reeds, producing sounds somewhat resembling the human voice.
Invented in 1882 by J. Baillie Hamilton.
1882Daily News 17 Apr. 2/2 The vocalion resembles in form a small organ, and is constructed of various dimensions, some having but one row of keys (or manuals), others having two keyboards and pedals.1889Grove Dict. Mus. IV. 320 A main peculiarity of the Vocalion is that the reeds are placed above the pallets and below the slides.
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