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Calliope

, in Greek mythology

Calliope (kəlīˈəpē): see Muses; Orpheus.

calliope

, in music

calliope, in music, an instrument also called steam organ or steam piano in which steam is forced through a series of whistles controlled by a keyboard. It is usually played mechanically, and its shrill music is a familiar accompaniment of circus parades. It is named for the Muse of Eloquence.

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Calliope

in Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses, the patroness of epic poetry. She was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. According to several ancient Greek legends, she was the mother of the mythological poet and singer Orpheus. Calliope is usually portrayed holding waxed tablets and a style (small stick for writing).

Calliope

chief muse of poetic inspiration and oratory. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 177]

See: Eloquence

Calliope

Muse of heroic poetry. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 47]

See: Inspiration

Calliope

Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry

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