Phrase guide

musical box

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various devices that play tunes by means of pins, on a rotating disk or revolving drum, that strike or pluck metal teeth; a music box.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: music box

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: musical instrument, instrument

History

Etymology

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