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Musical clocks

Scope note

Clocks that play notes or tunes at set intervals or on request. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198997

Broader Terms used

<clocks by function>

Narrower Terms used

organ clocks
chiming clocks

Term used for

clocks, musical

Equivalent Terms used

musical clock

Created

13yrs ago

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