Hand 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 street performer's lively tunes from the hand-organ drew a large crowd of onlookers and generous donors.
- As a child, she would often watch in wonder as the old man turned the crank of his hand-organ on the corner of the street.
- The hand-organ's familiar melody brought back memories of her grandfather, who used to play one at family gatherings.
- During the holiday season, the sound of a hand-organ playing festive tunes was a common sight in the city square.
- The hand-organ's sweet, nostalgic sound filled the air as the musician expertly turned the crank, bringing the music to life.