calliope Meaning & Definition
/kəˈlaɪə.pi/
What Does Calliope Mean?
Calliope is used as a noun meaning A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
Quick Facts About Calliope
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəˈlaɪə.pi/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | steam organ, calliaphone and steam piano |
| Plural | calliopes |
Calliope Definition (Noun)
- A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
Synonyms of Calliope
Calliope synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
calliope (plural calliopes)
Words That Rhyme With Calliope
Origin of Calliope
From Ancient Greek Καλλιόπη (Kalliópē, “Calliope, the muse of poetry”), from καλός (kalós, “beautiful”) + ὄψ (óps, “voice”).
Calliope Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of calliope is /kəˈlaɪə.pi/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (laɪə).
Questions People Ask About Calliope
What part of speech is calliope?
Calliope is a noun.
What is another word for calliope?
You can replace calliope with words such as steam organ, calliaphone and steam piano. See the full list of calliope synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of calliope?
The plural of calliope is calliopes.