glass harmonica
a musical instrument composed of a set of graduated, revolving glass bowls, the rims of which are moistened and set in vibration by friction from the fingertips.
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An instrument that is interesting rather than handsome is the glass harmonica shown in Figure 90.
The Old Furniture Book | N. Hudson MooreHe is credited with having devised an improved form of glass harmonica, one of which he presented to Queen Marie Antoinette.
Makers of Electricity | Brother PotamianThe glass-harmonica is evidently hurtful to the health of the performer.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2) | Carl Engel
British Dictionary definitions for glass harmonica
a musical instrument of the 18th century consisting of a set of glass bowls of graduated pitches, played by rubbing the fingers over the moistened rims or by a keyboard mechanism: Sometimes shortened to: harmonica Also called: musical glasses
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