tonewheel en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English tone Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-redup. Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *kʷekʷléh₂ Proto-Germanic *hweulō Old English hwēol Middle English whel English wheel English tonewheel From tone + wheel.
Meanings
- A mechanical apparatus, used principally in Hammond organs, that converts the spinning movement of an electric motor into electronic musical notes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tonewheels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |