Belloneon

The belloneon (or bellonion) was a mechanical musical instrument consisting of twenty-four trumpets and two kettle drums.[1] It was invented in Dresden in 1812[2] by Johann and Friedrich Kaufmann.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Spirit of the English Magazines". 1. 1817. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Hubbard, W. L. (2005). The American History and Encyclopedia of Music Dictionary. Kessinger Publishing. p. 66.
  3. ^ Sadie, Stanley (1984). The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments.
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