Etymology
The word "mellotron" is a portmanteau of the words "melody" and "electronics".
Meaning
A mellotron is an electro-mechanical keyboard instrument that uses pre-recorded tape loops to play musical sounds.
Origin
The mellotron was invented by Harry Chamberlin in the late 1940s. Chamberlin originally called his instrument the "Chamberlin" after himself. However, after forming a company to produce the instrument, he changed the name to "mellotron" in 1959.
The mellotron became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, used by many notable bands such as The Beatles, The Moody Blues, and King Crimson. The instrument fell out of favor in the 1980s with the advent of digital synthesizers, but has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
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