Belloneon

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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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