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Music Box Brahms Lullaby
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€8.09
Music Box Playing Brahms' Wiegenlied
This small mechanical music box produces Johannes Brahms' Wiegenlied (Lullaby) when you turn its crank. The piece has served as a lullaby for nearly two centuries, introducing countless children to their first encounter with composed music through the simple mechanics of a crank and a pinned cylinder.
The Composition and Its History
Brahms' Wiegenlied became a standard fixture in music boxes during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before electronic reproduction existed. Families without access to live performance or recorded music relied on mechanical instruments like this one to experience melody in the home. The lullaby itself draws roots from an older tradition: a popular love poem that couples sang to one another in the Middle Ages as an evening blessing.
The melody's enduring presence in music boxes reflects its cultural weight—a piece so widely known and emotionally direct that it transcended the concert hall and entered domestic ritual.
How It Works
You operate the music box by turning a small crank. The mechanism requires no electricity or batteries; each pin striking tuned metal teeth to produce the melody. The sound emerges clear and crystalline, characteristic of traditional music box construction.
The box can be played as-is or placed on a larger resonating surface—a table, shelf, wooden chair, or percussion instrument such as a cajon—to amplify the tone through sympathetic vibration of the larger object.
Materials and Construction
The box is built from cardboard, metal, and wood—materials typical of German music box manufacture. This combination keeps the object lightweight and portable while providing sufficient structural integrity for the mechanical components and the resonance chamber needed for sound projection.
What's Included
- The music box itself
- Informative packaging
Brahms' Wiegenlied remains one of the most recognizable melodies in the Western classical tradition, and its presence in music boxes represents a direct link between concert composition and the intimate domestic sphere.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box Brahms Lullaby — This compact mechanical music box plays Johannes Brahms's beloved "Wiegenlied," a lullaby that has soothed generations of children. Measuring just 5 × 3.8 × 2.3 cm, it combines German craftsmanship with timeless melody—a hand-crank mechanism produces clear, crystalline tones without electricity or batteries. Perfect for collectors of mechanical instruments, parents seeking screen-free comfort, or anyone drawn to the quiet charm of 19th-century music boxes. A small key winds the future; a gentle melody unfolds the past.
| 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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Brahms - Lullaby
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 Playing Brahms' Wiegenlied
This small mechanical music box produces Johannes Brahms' Wiegenlied (Lullaby) when you turn its crank. The piece has served as a lullaby for nearly two centuries, introducing countless children to their first encounter with composed music through the simple mechanics of a crank and a pinned cylinder.
The Composition and Its History
Brahms' Wiegenlied became a standard fixture in music boxes during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before electronic reproduction existed. Families without access to live performance or recorded music relied on mechanical instruments like this one to experience melody in the home. The lullaby itself draws roots from an older tradition: a popular love poem that couples sang to one another in the Middle Ages as an evening blessing.
The melody's enduring presence in music boxes reflects its cultural weight—a piece so widely known and emotionally direct that it transcended the concert hall and entered domestic ritual.
How It Works
You operate the music box by turning a small crank. The mechanism requires no electricity or batteries; each pin striking tuned metal teeth to produce the melody. The sound emerges clear and crystalline, characteristic of traditional music box construction.
The box can be played as-is or placed on a larger resonating surface—a table, shelf, wooden chair, or percussion instrument such as a cajon—to amplify the tone through sympathetic vibration of the larger object.
Materials and Construction
The box is built from cardboard, metal, and wood—materials typical of German music box manufacture. This combination keeps the object lightweight and portable while providing sufficient structural integrity for the mechanical components and the resonance chamber needed for sound projection.
What's Included
- The music box itself
- Informative packaging
Brahms' Wiegenlied remains one of the most recognizable melodies in the Western classical tradition, and its presence in music boxes represents a direct link between concert composition and the intimate domestic sphere.
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