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Definition of Calliope
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry.
2. Noun. A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard.
Exact synonyms: Steam Organ
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Musical Instrument
Terms within: Steam Whistle
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Musical Instrument
Terms within: Steam Whistle
Definition of Calliope
1. n. The Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses.
Definition of Calliope
1. Proper noun. (context Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus with Apollo. ¹
2. Noun. A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Calliope
1. a keyboard musical instrument [n -S]