where does the word grammy come from?

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2006-10-23 16:49:35 · 5 answers · asked by lucy s 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

A shortened-version of "grammophone" (sp?). it's what's on the awards that they hand out.

2006-10-23 16:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's what the first device that played recorded music was called.--a grammophone.

2006-10-23 16:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by vinny_the_hack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gramophone, it's on the award

2006-10-23 16:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by mojo7824 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_award

Good info and great picture.

2006-10-23 16:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its latin for graham crackers

2006-10-23 16:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by HECTOR T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋