orchestrion en · 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).
Meanings
- A mechanical multiple musical instrument designed to sound like an orchestra or band.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orchestrions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
fi orkestrioni (Translations) · pl orkiestrion (Translations) · sv orkestrion (Translations) · sk orchestrión (Translations) · ru оркестрио́н (Translations)