In a cylinder musical box, a comb arranged vertically and comprised of individual teeth stacked upon each other and played by a vertically-mounted cylinder. Usually found in early watches, musical waxing seals, etc. Incorrect usage: describing a sectional comb.
leader
1. Roll leader: the very beginning of a music roll on which the tune title(s), tempo, and other information is printed and to which the end tab (also listed in this Glossary) is affixed. 2. Band leader (also listed in this Glossary).
legato
A sustained tone. In a legato passage of music, each note is held until the next note begins.
lever-wind box
Cylinder music box, usually of the mid or late 19th century, wound by a permanently-attached lever with a ratchet escapement. (Compare to key-wind.)
light(ing) effects
Decorative electrical effects such as blinking lights, moving lights, wonder lights, motion picture scenes, and other illuminated devices used in coin pianos, orchestrions, organs, and other instruments to create attention and to attract the public. See motion picture scene, wonder light.