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Esoteric Tones of Obscure Instruments
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  • 1. Pioneering electronic instrument with eerie theremin-like tones
  • 2. Refracted ethereal chimes, akin to crystal resonances
  • 3. Precise striking technique producing shimmer and layering in metal sounds
  • 5. Flame organ generating sound from heated gas vibrations
  • 10. Producing harsh, grating sound by friction or scraping
  • 13. Array of tuned kettle drums evoking wide harmonic spectra
  • 16. Alien-like sound characteristic of unusual acoustical sources
  • 17. Bell-like keyboard instrument evoking chiming fairy tales
  • 19. Baroque transverse flute known for breathy and hollow notes
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  • 4. Rare reed organ with timbral complexity in concert repertoire
  • 6. Hypothetical device often cited in experimental sound theory
  • 7. Swedish keyed fiddle with sympathetic resonances and buzzing
  • 8. Informal term for rhythmic Caribbean tune with metallic percussion
  • 9. Spectral classification inspired by pulsating instrument timbre
  • 11. Stringed instrument played by plucking flat strings stretched over body
  • 12. Conical brass instrument with winding shape and reedy buzz
  • 14. Smooth sliding pitch transition, rare on certain archaic strings
  • 15. Historic imprint of sound waves, early sound recording device
  • 18. Adjective for sounds resembling heavenly or ethereal timbres
  • 20. Describing unusually large resonators producing profound bass

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