Let's check out our list of most unique musical instruments in the world. You may be surprised by their bizarre. Let's check out to find out their fun facts
Contrabass Balalaika
The contrabass balalaika is a Russian folk music instrument that was developed in the late 17th century. It looks strange because unlike other stringed musical instruments, it has a triangular body. Played with fingers or leather plectrums, this instrument is normally equipped with extension legs resting on the floor and comes in various sizes.
American Fotoplayer
American fotoplayer was introduced in 1912 and was developed by the American Fotoplayer Company. This musical instrument is a type of player piano that was especially developed to provide sound effects for silent movies during the early 19th century.
Stylophone
Invented in 1967, a stylophone is an analog stylus-operated synthesizer that was introduced by Brian Jarvis.
Pikasso Guitar
Designed by Manzer, the Pikasso guitar is a notable instrument whose name was derived from its likeness to the appearance of the cubist works of renowned artist Pablo Picasso. This instrument is basically a harp guitar that has four necks, two sound holes and 42 strings.
Theremin or Aetherphone
Originally known as “aetherphone,” theremin is an early electronic musical instrument that can be controlled without physical contact. Named after its Russian inventor Leon Theremin, this instrument has a controlling section that consists of two metal antennas which can sense the relative position of the thereminist’s hands and control oscillators for frequency.
Cimbalom
Popularized in Hungary, cimbalom is a concert hammered dulcimer that features a large trapezoidal box with metal strings stretched across its top.
Glass Harmonica
Glass Harmonica
Also known as “armonica,” “bowl organ” or “hydrocrystalophone,” glass harmonica is a musicalinstrument that uses a series of glass bowls or goblets graduated in size to produce a broad range of musical tones through friction.
Crwth
A crwth is an ancient stringed musical instrument that is sometimes called as “crowd.” This musical instrument is believed to have been played in Wales since the 11th century.
Ondes Martenot
Also known as “Martenot Waves,” Ondes Martenot is an electronic instrument that was invented in 1928 by Maurice Martenot. Its known for its eerie wavering notes.
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