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The glass harmonica, also known as the glass armonica, was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. Franklin's design involved a series of glass bowls or goblets of different sizes mounted on a spindle and played by rubbing the rims with wet fingers. The instrument gained popularity in the 18th century and was used by notable composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
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Benjamin Franklin the armonica?
Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica.
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the glass armonica?
he invented it in 1778
What did Benjamin Franklin have or ivent?
Ben Franklin invented the Lighting Rod,Bifocals,Frankiln Stove,Carriage Odometer and the Glass Armonica.
Did Benjamin Franklin invent and play an instrument called the harpsichord?
No. The harpsichord was invented long before him. He did invent what he originally called a glassychord, later renamed the armonica, not to be confused with the harmonica.
How many instruments did Benjamin Franklin play?
Benjamin Franklin played at least three instruments, the violin, harp, and guitar. He may have played others, and certainly invented the glass armonica.
Benjamin Franklin the armonica?
Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica.
Who invented the armonica?
it was invented by Benjamin Franklin
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the glass armonica?
he invented it in 1778
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the armonica?
Benjamin Franklin invented the arrangement of the glasses in 1761.
What was everything Benjamin Franklin invented?
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
What did Benjamin Franklin have or ivent?
Ben Franklin invented the Lighting Rod,Bifocals,Frankiln Stove,Carriage Odometer and the Glass Armonica.
What was Benjamin Franklin's invention?
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
Why did Benjamin Franklin invent the glass armonica?
i think because he loved music so that is why he invented it .....maybe once again i am not sure
Who invented glass harmonica?
The glass armonica (also known as the glass harmonica) was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. See www.GlassArmonica.com
Did Benjamin Franklin invent and play an instrument called the harpsichord?
No. The harpsichord was invented long before him. He did invent what he originally called a glassychord, later renamed the armonica, not to be confused with the harmonica.
How many instruments did Benjamin Franklin play?
Benjamin Franklin played at least three instruments, the violin, harp, and guitar. He may have played others, and certainly invented the glass armonica.
Do you use the Armonica today?
The glass armonica, a musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, is mostly a curiosity today and is not widely played. I believe some music was written for it. It is based on the concept of generating a tone by moving a damp material around the rim of a glass. The ubiquitous harmonica continues to be a popular instrument that can be surprisingly beautiful and effective in the hands of a virtuoso.
