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mirliton

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A vibrating membrane which alters another sound in some way. The Kazoo is a mirliton as it alters the human voice by adding a "buzz" quality. A mirliton alters the quality of any instrument to which it is attached. The membrane is a paper-thin material which is loosely attached to the instrument. Mirlitons are classified as Membranophones.



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Last Updated: 2016-06-05 19:02:17