Wurlitzer
pronunciation
How to pronounce Wurlitzer in British English: UK [ˈwɜ:lɪtsə(r)]
How to pronounce Wurlitzer in American English: US [ˈwɜrlɪtsə(r)]
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- Noun:
- United States businessman (born in German) who founded a company to make pipe organs (1831-1914)
Word Origin
- Wurlitzer (n.)
- type of musical instrument (originally a player piano popular in silent movie theaters, later a type of jukebox), 1925, named for The Wurlitzer Company, founded near Cincinnati, Ohio, 1856 by Rudolph Wurlitzer (1831-1914), Saxon immigrant to U.S. An importer at first, he started production of pianos in 1880; coin-operated pianos in 1896.
Example
- 1. Vintage wurlitzer sustain pedal excellent condition .