Specifics in Unique instruments

Question 1

Who made the rubber glove bagpipe

Answer 1

This instrument was an invention by Australian musician and instrument maker Linsey Pollak. Pollak, who lives in Queensland, Australia, is known for making instruments from unconventional and recycled materials, including:
- Rubber gloves
- Carrots (for a clarinet)
- Watering cans
- Brooms
He has studied traditional bagpipes, specifically the Macedonian gaida style, and his homemade version is sometimes referred to as the “Australian Kitchen Glove Bagpipe

Question 2

The 10-string ? double-necked electric violin (also known as the “LSD” or “L. Shankar’s Double Violin”) was invented by the violinist ?. The concept originated in ?, and a prototype was made in ?, with the first version built by
? and a picture of it taken in ?.

Answer 2

The 10-string stereophonic double-necked electric violin (also known as the “LSD” or “L. Shankar’s Double Violin”) was invented by the violinist** L. Shankar**. The concept originated in 1978, and a prototype was made in 1979, with the first version built by
luthier Ken Parker and a picture of it taken in 1981.

Question 3

1.

what insturmeent does the wind play

Answer 3

the Aeolian harp
This instrument is specifically designed to be “played” by the natural movement of air across its strings, producing a sound that varies with the strength and turbulence of the
breeze.

Question 4

The Aeolian harp was named after the Greek god
?.

Answer 4

The Aeolian harp was named after Aeolus, the ancient Greek god of the winds.

Question 5

What is sitar

Answer 5

A sitar is a stringed instrument of the lute family.

Question 6

The kazoo is a mirliton instrument that uses a vibrating ? to modify the player’s voice. The kazoo part gives the song its unique, “kazoo laden rocker” sound.

Answer 6

membrane

Question 7

The theremin was created by the Russian physicist and inventor ? (born Lev Sergeyevich Termen) while he was conducting research on proximity sensors and radio equipment for the Russian government during the Russian Civil War. He noticed that moving his hands near the ? affected its capacitance, which produced a
strange warbling tone, and recognized its potential as a musical instrument. He demonstrated his invention to Vladimir Lenin in ? and patented the device in the United States in ?.

Answer 7

The theremin was created by the Russian physicist and inventor Léon Theremin (born
Lev Sergeyevich Termen) while he was conducting research on proximity sensors and radio equipment for the Russian government during the Russian Civil War. He noticed that moving his hands near the apparatus affected its capacitance, which produced a
strange warbling tone, and recognized its potential as a musical instrument. He demonstrated his invention to Vladimir Lenin in 1922 and patented the device in the United States in 1928.

Question 8

The “Electro-Theremin” was also used on two other Beach Boys tracks:

Answer 8

“Good Vibrations”

• “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times” from the album Pet Sounds
• “Wild Honey” from the album Wild Honey

Question 9

The Great Stalacpipe Organ is located in the ? It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest musical instrument in the world. The stalactites used as “pipes” are distributed over an area of ? acres of the caverns, and the sound can be heard throughout its ?-acre confines.

Answer 9

The Great Stalacpipe Organ is located in the Luray Caverns in Virginia, USA. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest musical instrument in the world.
The stalactites used as “pipes” are distributed over an area of 3.5 acres of the caverns, and the sound can be heard throughout its 64-acre confines.

Question 10

The gravikord is an electric double bridge-harp inspired by the West African kora and the mbira (kalimba). The instrument, invented and patented by ? in ?, features a unique design:

Answer 10

Robert Grawi in 1984
- Construction: It has a welded stainless steel tubing frame, which makes it
lightweight yet durable, and no traditional soundbox or skin resonator.
- Amplification: The sound is electronically amplified via a piezo-electric pickup integrated into the bridge, allowing it to connect to a guitar amplifier.
- String Arrangement: The 24 nylon strings are arranged in a double tonal array, with 12 on each side of the bridge. Notes of a scale alternate from side to side, a design intended to facilitate playing complex polyrhythms with both hands.
- Playing Technique: The player plucks the strings with the thumb and index finger of each hand while holding onto handles on the bridge.
- Unique Feature: Some models, including one held in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, feature a variable pitch mechanism that allows the player

Question 11

Glass armonica or armonica
This unique instrument was invented by ? in ?, after he attended a concert featuring a musician playing on water-tuned wine glasses. Franklin’s design improved upon the earlier “musical glasses” (or “glass harp”) by:

Answer 11

Glass armonica or armonica
This unique instrument was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761, after he attended a concert featuring a musician playing on water-tuned wine glasses. Franklin’s design improved upon the earlier “musical glasses” (or “glass harp”)

Question 12

Bazantar is a ?-string ? bass with a ?-octave range, ?
sympathetic, and ? drone strings

Answer 12

is a five-string double bass with a five-octave range, 29
sympathetic, and four drone strings

Question 13

The Bazantar is a custom hybrid created by musician ?. The Bazantar is a unique modification of a standard five-string acoustic bass, designed to blend Western and Eastern musical traditions

Answer 13

The Bazantar is a custom hybrid created by musician Mark Deutsch. The Bazantar is a unique modification of a standard five-string acoustic bass, designed to blend Western and Eastern musical traditions

Question 14

Musician Mark Deutsch finished creating the finalized version of the Bazantar in ? 1997. He worked on the design and prototyping between ? and ?, and was awarded a patent for the instrument in ?.

Answer 14

Musician Mark Deutsch finished creating the finalized version of the Bazantar in October 1997. He worked on the design and prototyping between 1993 and 1997, and was awarded a patent for the instrument in 1999.

Question 15

crocodile zither

Answer 15

The instrument is a fretted floor zither made of wood and carved in the shape of a crocodile, sometimes featuring a stylized head with bared teeth and four carved feet. More realistic depictions, with specific facial features, were historically made in lower Burma. It has a characteristic buzzing sound, which is said to emulate a crocodile’s mating call, and is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum. The crocodile zither, also referred to as mi-gyaung, is used in traditional musical ensembles, such as the Mahaori orchestra, in wedding ceremonies, and other celebrations.

Question 16

The kaisatsuko (Japanese: 回擦胡, literally “wheel-bowed fiddle”) is a modern, experimental musical instrument, invented by? of Tokyo, Japan. It features a hand-cranked, small nylon wheel that rubs against two strings, functioning as a
mechanical bow to produce sound, much like a hurdy-gurdy.

Answer 16

The kaisatsuko (Japanese: 回擦胡, literally “wheel-bowed fiddle”) is a modern, experimental musical instrument, invented by Yuichi Onoue of Tokyo, Japan. It features a hand-cranked, small nylon wheel that rubs against two strings, functioning as a
mechanical bow to produce sound, much like a hurdy-gurdy.

Question 17

Hyperinstruments

Answer 17

“Hyperinstruments” are a type of interactive, computer-augmented musical instruments
designed to expand musical expression and creativity for both virtuosi (an individual
who possesses exceptional technical skill, mastery, and artistry in a particular field,
especially in music or other fine arts, such as Yo-Yo Ma and Prince) and amateurs. Tod
Machover is also a professor of Music and Media at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) Media Lab. Examples of “hyperinstruments” include: the Hyperbow,
Hypercello, HyperGlove, Hyperscore software, and the Electronic Sitar.

Question 18

Martin Žák

Answer 18

Martin Žák is known for playing various five-string banjos, as well as the autoharp and
mountain dulcimer, with his Old-Time Country band, Stará almara. Martin Žák is a
prominent promoter of old-time music in the Czech Republic and often uses authentic,
period instruments in his programs and workshops.