Aerophone
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aerophone is a noun meaning Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.
Meaning
Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.
More Meanings
- (dated) A form of combined speaking trumpet and ear trumpet.
- (dated) An instrument for greatly intensifying speech, consisting of a phonograph diaphragm arranged so that its action opens and closes valves, producing synchronous air blasts sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration.
Word Forms
- aerophones
Related Words
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