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Orchestrion
What is an orchestrion? It is defined as: “A self-contained large automatic musical
instrument equipped with several different instruments in imitation of an orchestra.
It usually contains some percussion effects (e.g., drums, cymbal, triangle, etc.).”
It uses a piano roll to play different tunes.
The Wurlitzer orchestrion at the Musee is from approximately 1912 and is a “Style B”
which includes violins and flutes. Several years ago the beautiful wood cabinet was
refinished and the stained glass replaced with clear glass so the public can enjoy
seeing the movements of the instruments inside.
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