glass harmonica
The 'glass harmonica,' invented by Benjamin Franklin, produces ethereal tones using spinning glass bowls played with wet fingers.
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Definition
C1Music
(historical, technical)A musical instrument made of spinning glass bowls of different sizes, played by touching their rims with wet fingers.
Example
- Mozart composed pieces specifically for the glass harmonica.
- The glass harmonica creates a haunting, ethereal sound.
B2Music
(general)An instrument that produces sound by rubbing the edges of glass objects with wet fingers.
Example
- She demonstrated the glass harmonica at the music festival.
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