Theremin
The theremin ( / ˈ θ ɛr əm ɪ n / ; also called the ætherphone, etherphone, thereminophone, or termenvox / thereminvox ) is a musical instrument that is played without touching it. The person who plays it is called a thereminist. It was invented by Leon Theremin, who received a patent for it in 1928.
Glass harp
A glass harp, also known as musical glasses, singing glasses, angelic organ, verrillon, or ghost fiddle, is a musical instrument made of tall wine glasses. It is played by moving wet or chalk-covered fingers around the edge of the glasses. Each glass is set to a specific musical note.
Glass harmonica
The glass harmonica, also called the glass armonica, glass harmonium, bowl organ, hydrocrystalophone, armonica, or harmonica, is a musical instrument that uses glass bowls or goblets of different sizes to create musical notes. It produces sound through friction, a method used by instruments known as friction idiophones. Benjamin Franklin invented the instrument in 1761.
Waterphone
A waterphone, also called an ocean harp, is a type of musical instrument made from a stainless steel bowl or pan with a long neck. Around the edge of the bowl, there are bronze rods of different lengths and sizes. A small amount of water is often placed inside the bowl, which helps create the instrument’s unique sound.
Musical saw
A musical saw, also known as a singing saw, is a hand saw that is used as a musical instrument. It can produce smooth sliding notes, called glissando, and creates a delicate, otherworldly sound similar to that of a theremin. The musical saw is categorized as a plaque friction idiophone with direct friction (132.1) in the Hornbostel-Sachs system of musical instrument classification.
Saw
A saw is a tool that has a strong blade, wire, or chain. It has a hard, toothed edge used to cut materials. There are many names for toothed and abrasive saws.
Güiro
The güiro (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡwiɾo]) is a percussion instrument made from a hollowed-out gourd with parallel notches cut into one side. It is played by rubbing a stick or tines (see photo) along the notches to create a sound similar to a zipper. The güiro is often used in music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other parts of Latin America.
Claves
Claves are a percussion instrument made of two short, wooden sticks that are about 20–25 centimeters (8–10 inches) long and 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) wide. Traditionally, they are made from wood such as rosewood, ebony, or grenadilla, but some modern versions are made from fiberglass or plastic. When struck together, claves create a clear and sharp clicking sound.
Woodblock printing
Woodblock printing, also called block printing, is a method used to print text, images, or patterns. It was first developed in ancient China and was widely used in East Asia. This technique was originally used to print on fabric and later on paper.
Cabasa
The cabasa is a percussion instrument similar to the shekere. It is made by wrapping loops of steel ball chain around a wooden cylinder. The cylinder is attached to a long handle made of wood or plastic.