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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

calliope in music, an instrument also called steam organ or steam piano in which steam is forced through a series of whistles controlled by a keyboard. It is usually played mechanically, and its shrill music is a familiar accompaniment of circus parades. It is named for the Muse of Eloquence. Author not available, CALLIOPE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

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Calliope : see Muses ; Orpheus . Author not available, CALLIOPE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008 Read more

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