harmonicon

harmonicon
/hahr mon"i keuhn/, n.
1. harmonica (def. 1).
2. orchestrion.
[1815-25; n. use of Gk harmonikón, neut. of harmonikós HARMONIC]

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  • The Harmonicon — was an influential monthly journal of music published in London from 1823 to 1833. Issues contained articles on diverse topics, including reviews of musical compositions, reviews of concert and opera performances, news of contemporary musicians… …   Wikipedia

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