= Orchestrion
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Orchestrion is a term that can refer to two different but related concepts, one in music and one in technology: 1. **Musical Instrument**: An orchestrion is a mechanical musical instrument that plays music automatically, typically designed to simulate an orchestra. These instruments often use a combination of various mechanisms, such as pipes, bells, drums, and other devices to produce sound, and they can be played via punched paper rolls, music boxes, or other automated means.
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