Riddle

Play my music, if you dare. Turn my crank, although I'm square. Stand back, or get a scare, when you see my surprising glare. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A music box
B.A wind-up toy clown
C.A carousel organ
D.Jack-in-the-Box.
Hint: It's a word with 12 letters, starting with "J".

Answer

Jack-in-the-Box.

Why this is the answer

A Jack-in-the-Box plays music as its crank turns and startles with a sudden pop-up surprise.

This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Medium.