aerophone

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Synonyms: aerophore, aerophobe, aerophane, aeroplane, allophone, aerophile, aerophonic, geophone, acrophobe, gaelophone, aerophyte

Antonyms: aerophore, aerophobe, aerophane, aeroplane, allophone, aerophile, aerophonic, geophone, acrophobe, gaelophone, aerophyte

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Noun

1. Any [[musical instrument]] which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to [[vibrate]], without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.
2. {{lb|en|dated}} A form of combined [[speaking trumpet]] and [[ear trumpet]].
3. {{lb|en|dated}} An [[instrument]] for greatly [[intensify]]ing [[speech]], consisting of a [[phonograph]] [[diaphragm]] arranged so that its action opens and closes [[valve]]s, producing [[synchronous]] [[air]] [[blast]]s sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration.

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