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单词 polyphon
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Definition of polyphon in English:

polyphon

(also polyphone)
noun ˈpɒlɪfɒnˈpɒlɪf(ə)n
historical
  • A large clockwork or hand-operated musical box, able to play music recorded on interchangeable steel disks by means of punched projections.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Manufacturer and Builder. From German Polyphon, use as noun of polyphon polyphonic from ancient Greek πολύϕωνος.

 
 

Definition of polyphon in US English:

polyphon

(also polyphone)
noun
historical
  • A large clockwork or hand-operated musical box, able to play music recorded on interchangeable steel disks by means of punched projections.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Manufacturer and Builder. From German Polyphon, use as noun of polyphon polyphonic from ancient Greek πολύϕωνος.

 
 
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