calliope
/ˌkæliˈoʊpi/
noun
- A musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam or compressed air through large whistles, often played at circuses or fairs.
- The calliope at the carnival played a cheerful tune that could be heard across the fairgrounds.
- The old calliope in the museum still works, and they fire it up for special events.
- We could hear the calliope's bright, whistling music from blocks away as the circus parade passed by.
- In Greek mythology, the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence, often depicted with a writing tablet or scroll.
- Calliope is often shown holding a scroll, symbolizing her role as the muse of written words.
- The poet prayed to Calliope for inspiration before beginning his long narrative poem.
- In ancient stories, Calliope was the muse who inspired poets to write great epics like the Iliad.
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