Calliope

  1. Proper noun.  (context, Greek mythology) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus with Apollo.
  2. Noun.  A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

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