orchestrion

noun

orchestrion

noun

Etymology From German Orchestrion, from Orchester (“orchestra”) + -ion (compare Akkordion (“accordion”)). Developed by the German composer, organist, teacher and theorist Georg Joseph Vogler (1749–1814).

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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A mechanical multiple musical instrument designed to sound like an orchestra or band.

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