
Harmonium
Cultural Origin
The harmonium is commonly used in Indian music and religious practices as well as in Western folk.

At the temple, worshippers sang along to the music of the harmonium.
Physical Operation
Unlike modern keyboards, a harmonium requires the player to pump air with the feet or hands for sound.

She sat at the harmonium, pumping the bellows while playing the melody.
Acoustic Instrument
The harmonium produces sound acoustically, which sets it apart from electronic keyboards.

The room was filled with the warm, acoustic tones of the harmonium.
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