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Music Box - Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Price:
€8.09
Music Box - Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik — Mozart, Eine kleine Nachtmusik
This mechanical music box plays Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) through a hand-cranked cylinder mechanism fitted with precisely tuned metal tines. The composition, written in 1787, remained largely unknown until its concert hall premiere around 1900; today it stands as one of Mozart's most recognizable works, and this compact device delivers its cheerful, resolute melody through authentic mechanical means.
How It Works
The music box operates on a traditional pin-and-cylinder principle: as you turn the hand crank, a rotating cylinder studded with pins plucks metal tines tuned to specific pitches, producing the melody. The mechanism is German-engineered, reflecting the long tradition of precision music box manufacture in Central Europe. The tines are individually tuned to render the full harmonic content of the composition.
Acoustic Properties and Placement
The instrument produces delicate, bright tones characteristic of mechanical music boxes. Sound intensity increases noticeably when the music box is placed on a resonating surface—a chair, shelf, wooden box, or similar object—which amplifies the vibrations and allows the melody to fill a room more effectively. This simple technique, requiring no additional equipment, transforms the volume and presence of the music without altering its mechanical character.
Materials and Construction
The music box is constructed from cardboard, metal, and wood. The metal components house the cylinder and tine assembly, while the wooden elements contribute both structural integrity and acoustic resonance. This combination of materials is typical of compact, portable music boxes designed for durability and consistent sound reproduction.
What's Included
- The music box itself
- Hand crank mechanism (integrated)
The music box remains a popular introduction to classical music for listeners of all ages and a functional collector's piece that preserves a mechanical approach to sound reproduction.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box - Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik — This mechanical music box plays Mozart's famous Serenade No. 13 with a German roller mechanism and precision metal tines. Compact (8.5 × 4.5 × 3 cm), it combines traditional engineering and resonant wood craftsmanship to create an authentic retro sound. Ideal for introducing children to classical music, creating moments of calm in daily life, or enriching a collection of mechanical instruments. A sonic window into Mozart's genius, operated simply by hand.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,07 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,5 × 3,0 cm |
| Materials | Cardboard - Metal - Wood |
| Category | Classical music |
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Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Music Box - Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik — Mozart, Eine kleine Nachtmusik
This mechanical music box plays Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) through a hand-cranked cylinder mechanism fitted with precisely tuned metal tines. The composition, written in 1787, remained largely unknown until its concert hall premiere around 1900; today it stands as one of Mozart's most recognizable works, and this compact device delivers its cheerful, resolute melody through authentic mechanical means.
How It Works
The music box operates on a traditional pin-and-cylinder principle: as you turn the hand crank, a rotating cylinder studded with pins plucks metal tines tuned to specific pitches, producing the melody. The mechanism is German-engineered, reflecting the long tradition of precision music box manufacture in Central Europe. The tines are individually tuned to render the full harmonic content of the composition.
Acoustic Properties and Placement
The instrument produces delicate, bright tones characteristic of mechanical music boxes. Sound intensity increases noticeably when the music box is placed on a resonating surface—a chair, shelf, wooden box, or similar object—which amplifies the vibrations and allows the melody to fill a room more effectively. This simple technique, requiring no additional equipment, transforms the volume and presence of the music without altering its mechanical character.
Materials and Construction
The music box is constructed from cardboard, metal, and wood. The metal components house the cylinder and tine assembly, while the wooden elements contribute both structural integrity and acoustic resonance. This combination of materials is typical of compact, portable music boxes designed for durability and consistent sound reproduction.
What's Included
- The music box itself
- Hand crank mechanism (integrated)
The music box remains a popular introduction to classical music for listeners of all ages and a functional collector's piece that preserves a mechanical approach to sound reproduction.
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