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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: heliconMain Entry: hel·i·con Pronunciation: \ˈhe-lə-ˌkän, -i-kən\ Function: noun Etymology: probably from Greek helik-, helix + English -on (as in bombardon); from its tube's forming a spiral encircling the player's body Date: circa 1875 : a large circular tuba similar to a sousaphone but lacking an adjustable bell 
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