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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-kes-tree-uh n]
- /ɔrˈkɛs tri ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-kes-tree-uh n]
- /ɔrˈkɛs tri ən/
Definitions of orchestrion word
- noun orchestrion a mechanical musical instrument, resembling a barrel organ but more elaborate, for producing the effect of an orchestra. 1
- noun orchestrion A large mechanical musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of an orchestra. 1
- noun orchestrion a large, mechanical music box, somewhat like a barrel organ, that produces an effect imitative of that of an orchestra 0
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Origin of orchestrion
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; orchestr(a) + -ion, as in accordion
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Parts of speech for Orchestrion
noun
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preposition
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orchestrion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
orchestrion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for orchestrion
noun orchestrion
- jukebox — a coin-operated phonograph, typically in a gaudy, illuminated cabinet, having a variety of records that can be selected by push button.
- musical box — music box.
- orchestrina — (musical instruments) orchestrion.
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