Wind organ
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A wind organ is a musical instrument
designed to be 'played' by the wind
. Designs of wind organs vary depending on the artist constructing the organ. Some are based around hollow receptacles that sound as the wind blows across their mouths while others are constructed from taut metal wire
s that 'sing' when the wind blows against them, similar to the way wire fence
s vibrate in the wind.
Musical instrument
A musical instrument is a device created or adapted for the purpose of making musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the...
designed to be 'played' by the wind
Wind
Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In outer space, solar wind is the movement of gases or charged particles from the sun through space, while planetary wind is the outgassing of light chemical elements from a planet's atmosphere into space...
. Designs of wind organs vary depending on the artist constructing the organ. Some are based around hollow receptacles that sound as the wind blows across their mouths while others are constructed from taut metal wire
Wire
A wire is a single, usually cylindrical, flexible strand or rod of metal. Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to carry electricity and telecommunications signals. Wire is commonly formed by drawing the metal through a hole in a die or draw plate. Standard sizes are determined by various...
s that 'sing' when the wind blows against them, similar to the way wire fence
Fence
A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage .Fences...
s vibrate in the wind.