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The most popular musical instrument created
The first piano was invented in Florence, Italy in 1700. -
To direct the music
In the 1820s, Louis Spohr introduced the conductor's baton. A baton, which is the French word for "stick," is used by conductors primarily to enlarge and enhance the manual and bodily movements associated with directing an ensemble of musicians. -
The first musical instrument made
The flute was invented in the early 19th century, and soon came the tuba right after.
