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armonica

Alternative name for the glass harmonica, a musical instrument.



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Franklin used that idea to invent the armonica, a musical instrument made of glass, that worked in a similar fashion.
The composer and musician had the glass armonica - a horizontal assembly of specially made glasses (without stems) that rotate and emit pitch- perfect notes when played with wet fingers - made about 10 years ago at a cost of $15,000.
Angus Maclaurin, Glass Music Speaking of crack, this was recorded on the glass armonica, invented by Ben Franldin, who also, sadly, discovered electricity and created the post office.
 
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