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Definition of Armonica
1. Noun. A musical instrument made of blown-glass bowls mounted on a spindle turned originally by a foot pedal, and played with wetted fingers, producing an ethereal sound. Technically, it is a crystallophone. It has enjoyed a modern revival. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Armonica
1. a type of musical instrument [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Armonica
Literary usage of Armonica
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (1818)
"In honor of your musical language, I have borrowed from it the name of this
instrument, calling it the armonica. With great esteem and respect, I am, &c. ..."
2. The Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (1906)
"... QUERIES RESPECTING THE armonica London, December 8, 1772. WHEN the glasses
are ranged on the horizontal spindle, or, to make use of your expression, ..."
3. The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Containing the Autobiography, with Notes and by Benjamin Franklin, Jared Sparks (1856)
"Cold produced by Evaporation.— Ingenious Theory for explaining the Causes of
Northeast Storms. — Invents a Musical Instrument, called the armonica. ..."
4. The Posthumous and Other Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (1819)
"In honor of your musical language, I have bor rowed from it the name of this
instrument, calling it the armonica. With great esteem and ..."
5. Student and Singer: The Reminiscences of Charles Santley by Charles Santley (1892)
"... Friendly Encouragement—Elected principal Second Violin in the 'Societa
armonica'—My Excess of Zeal: a Second 'Domino'— Unsuccessful attempt to join the ..."
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