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Definition of Helicons
1. helicon [n] - See also: helicon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Helicons
Literary usage of Helicons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. How to Pronounce the Names in Shakespeare: The Pronunciation of the Names in by Theodora Ursula Irvine (1919)
"helicons (heT-I-k5nz), a range of mountains hi ... 2 Henry IV, V, 3108.
Shall dunghill curs confront the helicons? ..."
2. University Musical Encyclopedia by Louis Charles Elson (1914)
"Two B-flat helicons. Bass drum. Cymbals. Snare drums. Pavilion Chinois. Most of
these instruments will be recognized by the student who comprehends the ..."
3. Prof. H. Kling's Modern Orchestration and Instrumentation: Or, The Art of by Henri Kling (1905)
"... the Violas by the Alto and Tenor Horns ; the Violoncellos by the Baritones or
Tenor Tubas ; the Double- Basses by the helicons or Bass Tubas. ..."
4. Publications by Shakespeare Society (Great Britain) (1853)
"The Pistol, who says: — " Shall dunghill curs confront the helicons ? And shall
good news be baffled ? Then, Pistol, lay thy head in Furies' lap," is the ..."
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