Barrel Organ (Noun)
Meaning
A musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lively sounds of the barrel organ filled the street corners as people danced along to the traditional melodies.
- Street performers in Europe often play the barrel organ, charming tourists with their unique sound.
- He spent his entire career repairing and building barrel organs for traveling musicians.
- Her great-grandfather used to operate a beautiful antique barrel organ during village fairs and celebrations.
- At night, a man played the barrel organ near the square, evoking feelings of nostalgia and melancholy among passersby.