mellotron

noun

mel·lo·tron | \ ˈme-lə-ˌträn

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Definition of mellotron

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

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There are flute-like mellotron keyboard sounds on that record that sound carefully wedded to Rae’s voice. — John Adamian, courant.com, "Tedeschi Trucks And Jay Critch Are Just Two Of This Week's Must-See Shows," 2 July 2018

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