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

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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.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliope_%28music%29

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.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carousel

Jun 10 2011, 9:15 PM
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