mellotron

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mel·lo·tron | \ ˈme-lə-ˌträn

Definition of mellotron

: an electronic keyboard instrument programmed to produce the tape-recorded sounds usually of orchestral instruments

Examples of mellotron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rod Argent is the composer of most Zombie songs, and is quite a keyboardist, demonstrating his dexterity on the organ, piano, harpsichord, and mellotron. — Herbert W. Strupp, National Review, 5 Oct. 2019 There are flute-like mellotron keyboard sounds on that record that sound carefully wedded to Rae’s voice. — John Adamian, courant.com, 2 July 2018

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