mellotron

noun mel·lo·tron \ˈme-lə-ˌträn\

Definition of MELLOTRON

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

from Mellotron, a trademark

First Known Use: 1963

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