Water Wheel Monochord

filmed
“ Galaxy’s Nature-Inspired ‘Over the Horizon 2020’ ” - SAMSUNG

An instrument that plays several monochord harps, powered by natural energy obtained from a water wheel.

The flow of water powerfully spins the cylinder through the paddle wheel, playing on the monochord harps like a music box.

One harp can produce only one note. With great power of nature, several monochord harps play together and create a music piece in harmony with the surrounding nature.

水車から得られる自然エネルギーを動力に、複数の一絃琴が自動演奏される装置。
水流は、水車を介しシリンダを力強く回し、オルゴールのように一絃琴を奏でていきます。
単体では単音しか発せられない一絃琴は、自然の大きな力により複数個弾かれ、自然と調和しながら1つの音楽を生み出していきます
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“ Galaxy’s Nature-Inspired ‘Over the Horizon 2020’ ” – SAMSUNG

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