
Mini-Stories: Volume 17
99% Invisible
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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