clavilux

Questions

What does clavilux mean?

A mechanical device for projecting lumia (an art form consisting of light patterns).

Where does clavilux come from?

Coined by the musician and inventor Thomas Wilfred (1889-1968), from Latin clavis (“key”) and lux (“light”).

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