How the Lyricon makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the Lyricon belongs to the electrophones: sound is produced or shaped electronically – synthesizers, the theremin and electric organs.
Players shape its sound through technique and materials; the resonating body filters the raw vibration, boosting some harmonics and damping others.
From Wikipedia
The Lyricon is an electronic wind instrument invented by Bill Bernardi and produced by Computone Inc. in small numbers from 1974 until roughly 1980. It was the first wind controller, and predated MIDI and widespread use of digital synthesizers. Three models were developed: the Lyricon I, Wind Synthesizer Driver, and Lyricon II.
Other electrophones
Frequently asked questions
What does the Lyricon sound like?
As one of the electrophones, its sound comes from the way sound is produced or shaped electronically.
What type of instrument is the Lyricon?
It is classified as electrophones (Hornbostel–Sachs 514).
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1091033 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Lyricon – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Brandon Daniel from Sunnyvale, CA, USA – CC BY-SA 2.0