orchestrion

[ awr-kes-tree-uhn ]

noun

1. a mechanical musical instrument, resembling a barrel organ but more elaborate, for producing the effect of an orchestra.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchestrion¹

1830–40; orchestr(a) + -ion, as in accordion

Example Sentences

Panharmonicon, pan-har-mon′i-kon, n. a mechanical musical instrument of the orchestrion class.

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This orchestrion was a superior one, with a varied programme.

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The pianola can never rival the living performer; nor the orchestrion the orchestra; nor the chromo the painting.

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We set the orchestrion going on a Waldteufel waltz, and I grabbed one of the young ladies for a round.

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Then what would you do if a man insisted on playing the orchestrion when you wanted to get to sleep?

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