Difference between revisions of "Vibraphone"

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The vibraphone is an instrument constructed in the United States in 1922 that has metallic bars arranged over metal resonators. A damper pedal allows for notes to be sustained and subsequently muted. The instrument also contains a motorized propeller which has the ability to affect the amount of vibrato that can be implemented.

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Fr: le vibraphone; Ger: das Vibraphon; It: il vibrafono

Construction

History

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Retailers

References

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+The vibraphone is an instrument constructed in the United States in 1922 that has metallic bars arranged over metal resonators. A damper pedal allows for notes to be sustained and subsequently muted. The instrument also contains a motorized propeller which has the ability to affect the amount of vibrato that can be implemented.
+== Etymology and Alternative Spellings ==
+Fr: ''le vibraphone''; Ger: ''das Vibraphon''; It: ''il vibrafono'' <br>
 == Construction ==
 == History ==