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    What make a calliope different from a merry-go-round?

    Question #121835. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jun 10 11 9:08 PM)


    ssabreman

    		A calliope (see below for pronunciation) is a musical instrument that produces sound by sending a gas, originally steam or more recently compressed air, through large whistles, originally locomotive whistles.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliope_(music)

    A carousel (from French carrousel, from Italian carosello), or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...to the accompaniment of looped circus music.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carousel

    Jun 10 11, 9:15 PM

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