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Music.
musical instruments Instruments and Instrumental Music.
Subdivisions
Piano, Clavichord, Harpsichord, Etc.
Bowed String Instruments.
Wind Instruments.
Mechanical and Other Instruments.
Newest Titles
DolcetteThe Dolcette resembled a piano with a harp on the top. By pressing a key or depressing a foot pedal, the musician could make it sound like a mandolin, Italian harp, or chimes.
ViolinThe Violin is a stringed instrument that is played with a bow. It has four strings, which are tuned in fifths. The first violins date from the 1500's.
   
HarmonicaThe Harmonica (Mouth Organ) is the simplest of the musical instruments employing free reeds. It was invented in 1829 by Sir Charles Wheatstone.
ArmonicaThe Armonica (Glass Harmonica) was invented by Benjamin Franklin. It consisted of a series of bowls that were rotated in a trough of water. Contact of the player's fingertips on the bowls produced the music.
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