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Fairground organ

The fairground organ is a musical instrument. It originates from France. Listen to 1 recording and learn how it makes its sound.

Listen to the fairground organ

Carl Frei kermisorgel - SoundCloud - Thijs Haenen
2:35CC BY-SA 3.0by Thijs HaenenWikimedia Commons
2:35

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From Wikipedia

A fairground organ is a mechanical organ covering the wind and percussive sections of an orchestra. Originating in Paris, France, these organs were designed for use in commercial fairground settings to provide loud music to accompany rides and attractions, mostly merry-go-rounds. Unlike organs for indoor use, fairground organs are designed to be loud enough to be heard above the noises of crowds and fairground machinery.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a fairground organ sound like?

Listen to 1 recording on this page.

Where does the fairground organ come from?

The fairground organ originates from France.

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