musical glasses

American  

plural noun

1. a set of drinking glasses filled with varying amounts of water to produce ringing tones of different pitches when the player's finger is rubbed around the wet rims.

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musical glasses British  

plural noun

1. another term for glass harmonica

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Etymology

Origin of musical glasses

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

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musical glasses

Tribute to Foster''* which called for the use of musical glasses and bowls.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hopeful sufferers sat around the tubs clutching at protruding iron rods while harmoniums, pianos and musical glasses tinkled and Mesmer and assistants in purple silk coats hovered about.

From Time Magazine Archive

We talked about everything under the sun from Shakespeare to the musical glasses.

From A House Party with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell

"Prince," said Edward Ambrose, "let us go and talk Shakespeare and the musical glasses."

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

"Don't—" "Did you discuss Shakespeare and the musical glasses with 'Kid' Spatola?"

From Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment by Gibbs, George