Precision, Measurement & Control
Player piano
A player piano operates its keys from encoded instructions, commonly on a perforated paper roll. Pneumatic mechanisms translate the passing holes into musical actions while preserving the piano's acoustic sound.
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A player piano operates its keys from encoded instructions, commonly on a perforated paper roll. Pneumatic mechanisms translate the passing holes into musical actions while preserving the piano's acoustic sound.
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Image: Pianola1.JPG
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License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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