kaleidophone

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument that produces various patterns of sound through the reflection and refraction of sound waves, often resembling those produced by a kaleidoscope.

  - "The kaleidophone produced beautiful melodies as the sound waves bounced off the mirrored walls."
  - "Listening to the kaleidophone was like being transported to another world."

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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 'phone' meaning sound.

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Trivia

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1. The kaleidophone was invented in 1872 by Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville.

2. The kaleidophone was the inspiration for the name of the popular 1960s psychedelic rock band, The 13th Floor Elevators.

3. The kaleidophone is not to be confused with the kaleidoscope, which is a device that produces symmetrical patterns by reflecting light off mirrored surfaces.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kaleidoscope: The kaleidophone is named after the kaleidoscope, a device that produces symmetrical patterns by reflecting light off mirrored surfaces.

2. Sound Refraction: The principle of sound refraction, or the bending of sound waves as they pass through different mediums, is the basis for the unique sound production of the kaleidophone.

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Culture

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The kaleidophone was a popular instrument in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was often used in music halls and vaudeville shows. It has also been used in experimental music and sound art.

How to Memorize "kaleidophone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, intricately designed instrument with mirrors and tubes.
   - Visualize sound waves bouncing off the mirrors and creating complex patterns.
   - Think about the beautiful melodies that can be produced by the kaleidophone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kaleidophone with a beautiful, intricate instrument.
   - Think about the patterns and sounds produced by a kaleidoscope.
   - Remember the unique name 'kaleidophone' and its Greek origins.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym KALEIDO to remember the definition: Kaleidoscope And Lively Entertainment Delivers Outstanding Sounds.
   - Create a mental image of a kaleidoscope producing sounds instead of patterns.
   - Sing the phrase 'Kaleidophone, beautiful sounds refracted' to help remember the name.

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