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Calliope

British pronunciation/kɐlˈa‍ɪ‍əpi/
American pronunciation/kəˈɫaɪəˌpi/
Calliope
[NOUN]
1

a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam or compressed air through large whistles, and is often used in outdoor events such as circuses and fairs

synonyms : steam organ
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calliope definition and meaning
2

(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry

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Examples
1This car is Calliope, the creative caterpillar world's hairiest limousine.
2Orpheus' mother was the muse Calliope, the muse of epic poetry.
3I’m Calliope the court jester.
4There was this strange rickety calliope of the organ grinder.
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