The term VOCAPHONE is a combination of two words: 'VOCAL' and 'TELEPHONE'. It is an instrument that was invented in the late 19th century by Alexander Graham Bell, and it was the first device to transmit sound over a distance. The instrument consists of a kazoo, which is a small, simple wind instrument that produces a buzzing sound when air is blown through it. The kazoo is used to amplify the sound of the VOCAL cords, allowing the user to speak into the TELEPHONE and be heard at the other end.