telharmonium

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What does telharmonium mean?

An early electric musical instrument for producing music at a distant point or points by means of alternating current. An operator plays a keyboard, and the music is reproduced remotely by a receiving instrument resembling a telephone, but not held to the ear.

Where does telharmonium come from?

From tele- + harmonium.

How to pronounce telharmonium

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