kaleidophon

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument that produces various sounds by spinning colored disks with intricate patterns, reflecting light and creating an ever-changing visual display.

  - "The kaleidophon is a fascinating instrument that combines music and art."
  - "Have you ever seen a live performance on a kaleidophon?"

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Variants

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kaleidoscope , kaleidoscopes , kaleidoscopic , kaleidoscopically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'kaleidos' meaning beautiful and 'phonos' meaning sound.

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Trivia

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1. The kaleidophon was invented in 1894 by Danish inventor J.P. Janssen.

2. The kaleidophon was also known as the 'Symphonion' or 'Chromonaut'.

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1. Optical musical instrument: The kaleidophon is an example of an optical musical instrument, which uses light and visual effects to create music.

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Culture

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The kaleidophon was popularized in the late 19th century and was often used in music halls and circuses. It is considered a novelty instrument and is less commonly used in modern music.

How to Memorize "kaleidophon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful wheel spinning and creating intricate patterns of light.
   - Visualize the sound waves produced by the kaleidophon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a kaleidophon with a colorful, spinning wheel.
   - Think of a circus or music hall when you hear the word 'kaleidophon'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a kaleidophon is a beautiful sounding, colorful wheel.
   - Use the acronym KALEIDOPHON to remember the definition: Kaleidoscope + Phonograph.

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