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A calliope (see below for pronunciation) is a North American musical instrument that produces sound by sending a gas, originally steam or, more recently, compressed air, through large whistles—originally locomotive whistles. A calliope is typically very loud. Even some small calliopes are audible for miles. There is no way to vary tone or volume.
Joshua C. Stoddard (August 26, 1814, in Pawlet, Vermont – April 5, 1902) was an American inventor. He was educated at public schools, and became noted as an apiarist.He also turned his attention to inventing, and on October 9, 1855, patented (U.S. patent 13,668) the steam calliope, used on Mississippi River steamboats. [1]
Musical instruments created in North America before it came under colonial influence. Including before it came under rule. Including before it came under rule. Literally before Columbus set foot in the Americas.
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Jun. 9—PERU — Get ready to hear the cacophonous screech of steam calliopes and the perky bounce of organ grinders at the Calliope and Mechanical Music Festival. The first event of its kind ...
The Newsletter of the American Musical Instrument Society, published twice a year, contains official notices and news of the society's activities; short articles, reviews and communications; recent acquisition lists from member institutions; news of members, and classified ads. Current and recent issues are archived on the AMIS web site.
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