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[[File: ACIII - Glass Armonica Map.png|thumb|Glass armonica]] | [[File: ACIII - Glass Armonica Map.png|thumb|Glass armonica]] | ||
The '''glass armonica''' is a type of musical instrument that uses a series of glass bowls graduated in size to produce musical tones by means of friction. | The '''glass armonica''' is a type of musical instrument that uses a series of glass bowls graduated in size to produce musical tones by means of friction. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:41, 15 August 2022
The glass armonica is a type of musical instrument that uses a series of glass bowls graduated in size to produce musical tones by means of friction.
History[edit | edit source]
Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica in 1761,[1] after seeing a performance in London of someone play water-filled wine glasses. The armonica debuted in London the following year, and later became popular in Germany with Wolfgang Mozart writing two pieces for it. Its success was short-lived however, as there was no way to amplify it to be heard in large concert halls.[2]
Franklin's designs and blueprints for his armonica were lost with the rest of his Almanac pages. They were eventually gathered by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton who recreated the armonica at his homestead.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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Glass harmonica on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: Glass Armonica
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III