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The History of Musical Instruments

  • The most popular musical instrument created

    The most popular musical instrument created

    The first piano was invented in Florence, Italy in 1700.
  • To direct the music

    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 first musical instrument made

    The flute was invented in the early 19th century, and soon came the tuba right after.

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