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Mini-Stories: Volume 17

99% Invisible

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The Rise and Fall of the Telharmonium

This chapter examines the history and significance of the telharmonium, an early electrical musical instrument created by its inventor, Cahill. It discusses its initial success, operational challenges, and eventual decline, while reflecting on its impact on the development of electronic music.

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