Barrel organ
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on the small organ, used chiefly by street musicians, in which a barrel with pins or staples is activated by a hand crank. Works on the mechanical piano, used chiefly by street musicians, in which a pinned barrel or cylinder is activated by a hand crank are entered under [Barrel piano.] Works on the bowed string instrument, usually shaped like a viol, with a crank at the end opposite the pegbox are entered under [Hurdy-gurdy.]
Used for
- Dutch organ
- Grinder organ
- Hand organ
- Street organ
Examples
Notes under [Barrel piano; Hurdy-gurdy]
Broader Terms (1)
Hierarchy
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