The Evolution of the Harmonium: From Ancient China to Beloved Instrument in France

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dc.coverageSTUDIA UBB MUSICA, Volume 69 (LXIX), No.1, June 2024, pp. 229-240en-US
dc.creatorFAZAKAS, Ádám Sándor
dc.date2024-06-10
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-21T20:17:44Z
dc.descriptionThe harmonium’s journey begins with ancient Chinese instruments like the sheng, which inspired European innovations such as the regal and later the Orgue expressif. These early instruments laid the groundwork for Alexandre-François Debain’s invention of the harmonium in 1842. Debain’s harmonium patent introduced a revolutionary instrument characterized by its blow-feed air system and distinct sound registers. This invention marked a significant advancement in musical instrument design, providing musicians with greater tonal control and expression. Harmonium’s history reflects centuries of experimentation and ingenuity, driven by the evolving needs of musicians and technological innovations. From its humble origins to becoming a staple of musical expression, the harmonium embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation in music history.en-US
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dc.identifierhttps://studia.reviste.ubbcluj.ro/index.php/subbmusica/article/view/7272
dc.identifier10.24193/subbmusica.2024.1.17
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14637/2076
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherBabeș-Bolyai University / Cluj University Pressen-US
dc.relationhttps://studia.reviste.ubbcluj.ro/index.php/subbmusica/article/view/7272/7051
dc.rightsCopyright (c) 2024 Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Musicaen-US
dc.rightshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0en-US
dc.sourceStudia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Musica; Volume 69, No. 1, June 2024; 229-240en-US
dc.source2065-9628
dc.source1844-4369
dc.source10.24193/subbmusica.2024.1
dc.subjectHarmoniumen-US
dc.subjectSchengen-US
dc.subjectRegalen-US
dc.subjectOrganen-US
dc.subjectInstrumenten-US
dc.titleThe Evolution of the Harmonium: From Ancient China to Beloved Instrument in Franceen-US
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dc.typePeer-reviewed Articleen-US
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