In a cylinder music box, the music program on the cylinder, but also the specific comb tuning scale for that program. A French term.

A slotted or laminated frame designed to hold the star wheels in a disc box in the proper position for striking the comb teeth while allowing them to rotate freely.

German term for brothers. Usually abbreviated, as in Gebr. Weber (Weber Brothers). Included in this listing because the Gebr. term sometimes is confusing to the uninitiated. * Dutch: gebroeders, broers. * French: frères.

Softly-voiced stopped flute used in pipe organs, large orchestrions, and photoplayers in combination with other ranks to enhance the fundamental tone.

German term for violins.