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 Freidrich Kaufmann.[3]

References

  1. "Spirit of the English Magazines". 1. 1817.
  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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