kaleidophone


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kaleidophone

(kəˈlaɪdəˌfəʊn)
n
(General Physics) an instrument, invented by Professor Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), consisting of a light on a vibrating rod with a reflecting knob for exhibiting the effect of sound waves
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kaleidophon, kaleidophone

an instrument for the visual representation of sound waves.
See also: Instruments, Sound
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