Scan 217
The American history and encyclopedia of music, 1908
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1less complex. In addition to supplying vacancies in small orchestras, the inventor designed them to be used in duets or trios with other instruments.
3Organistrum — A name applied to the hurdy gurdy in the Ninth Century.
5Organo-Piano — Europe. An instrument, in the upright case of which was contained the workings of both an organ and a pianoforte. By means of stops the performer could control each instrument separately or in conjunction. The keys communicated with the hammers of the pianoforte action in much the usual way. The action of the organ was below the pianoforte action and the bellows were actuated by treadles. The valves were lifted by means of forks extending from the backs of the keys which communicated the motion through various methods. The instrument was of no practical use.
7Orpharion — See pandore.
9Orphica — Bowed Strings. Europe. A clavier, which was in use during the latter part of the Eighteenth and earlier part of the Nineteenth Century. It was the invention of August Röllig in 1795. In form it was a recumbent harp attached to a box containing keys and mechanism. It was a portable affair and the celebrated Mary Cosway is painted as playing upon an orphica which she holds upon her lap. The instrument is fastened to her waist with a sash. It somewhat resembled a hurdy gurdy in that the strings were sounded by means of a bow placed within the instrument and worked automatically. Power was conveyed to the bow by means of pedals. For a further idea refer to piano-violin.
11Osobuki — Vertical Flute. Japan. Bamboo or metal flute with side holes, and about a foot in length. The name is also applied to a short whistle not having finger-holes.
13Oyo — Sonorous Substances. Japan. A temple instrument of wood carved to represent a recumbent tiger having a serrated back. A broom or a stalk of bamboo split into shreds is rubbed along the back at certain points in the ceremonies. The oyo resembles the Chinese yu. See yu.
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