Aeolodion

Pronunciation: /iːˈoʊloʊdiən/

Definitions of aeolodion

noun a musical instrument consisting of a series of glass bowls or goblets graduated in size, played by rubbing the rims with the fingertips

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new aeolodion to play music.

A2 She learned how to play the aeolodion in just a few weeks.

B1 The aeolodion is a traditional instrument in many cultures.

B2 The musician played a beautiful melody on the aeolodion.

C1 The aeolodion requires precision and skill to play well.

C2 His mastery of the aeolodion was evident in his performance.

Examples of aeolodion in a Sentence

formal The aeolodion is a musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of reeds.

informal I found an old aeolodion in my grandfather's attic.

slang I love jamming out on my aeolodion with friends.

figurative Her voice was as melodious as an aeolodion.

Grammatical Forms of aeolodion

• past tense: aeolodioned
• plural: aeolodions
• comparative: more aeolodion
• superlative: most aeolodion
• present tense: aeolodions
• future tense: will aeolodion
• perfect tense: have aeolodioned
• continuous tense: is aeolodioning
• singular: aeolodion
• positive degree: aeolodion
• infinitive: to aeolodion
• gerund: aeolodioning
• participle: aeolodioned

Origin and Evolution of aeolodion

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeolodion' is derived from the Greek god Aeolus, who was the ruler of the winds in Greek mythology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a musical instrument, the term 'aeolodion' later evolved to describe a type of camera that uses a rotating disk with various sized holes to regulate the amount of light entering the lens.