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Music Box Mozart The Magic Flute
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€8.09
Music Box — Mozart's The Magic Flute
This mechanical music box plays a melody drawn directly from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute: the famous glockenspiel passage "Das klinget so herrlich," which appears at a pivotal moment in the fairytale narrative when magic intervenes to halt the antagonist Monostatos.
How It Works
The music box operates through a simple hand-crank mechanism. As you turn the crank, a metal roller studded with pins rotates against a series of tuned metal tines, plucking them in sequence to produce the melody. The result is a bright, crystalline sound characteristic of the glockenspiel—the very instrument that performs this passage in the opera itself.
Sound and Resonance
The tone is clear and distinct when the box operates in open air. However, the sound becomes noticeably louder and fuller when you place the mechanism against a larger resonant surface—a wooden table, for instance—which amplifies the vibrations and enriches the overall effect. This principle, familiar from centuries of acoustic instrument design, makes the small box capable of surprising projection.
Construction and Materials
The box is built from cardboard, metal, and wood—a practical assembly that keeps the object compact and lightweight while housing the mechanical movement securely. The combination of materials allows the metal components to vibrate freely while the wooden and cardboard elements provide structural support and acoustic reinforcement.
Scale and Placement
At 8.5 × 4.5 × 3.0 centimetres, the music box occupies minimal space and can be positioned on a shelf, desk, or table without demanding dedicated room. Its portability makes it equally suited to a collector's display, a child's music introduction, or casual play in any domestic setting.
The music box remains a direct mechanical link to the opera house tradition, translating orchestral magic into a hand-operated device that requires neither electricity nor battery.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box Mozart The Magic Flute — This mechanical music box plays "Das klinget so herrlich", the famous glockenspiel melody from Mozart's opera. Manufactured in Germany by Fridolin GmbH, it operates via a simple crank mechanism: metal blades plucked by a pin-studded roller produce clear and crystalline notes. Compact (8.5 × 4.5 × 3 cm), it can be placed on a table or natural resonator to amplify its nostalgic character. Ideal for classical music enthusiasts, collectors, or as a playful introduction to opera for children. A mechanical instrument that brings the magic of The Magic Flute into your everyday life, without electricity or batteries.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,07 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,5 × 3,0 cm |
| Materials | Cardboard - Metal - Wood |
| Category | Classical music |
♪ Audio Samples ♪
Mozart - The Magic Flute
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's The Magic Flute
This mechanical music box plays a melody drawn directly from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute: the famous glockenspiel passage "Das klinget so herrlich," which appears at a pivotal moment in the fairytale narrative when magic intervenes to halt the antagonist Monostatos.
How It Works
The music box operates through a simple hand-crank mechanism. As you turn the crank, a metal roller studded with pins rotates against a series of tuned metal tines, plucking them in sequence to produce the melody. The result is a bright, crystalline sound characteristic of the glockenspiel—the very instrument that performs this passage in the opera itself.
Sound and Resonance
The tone is clear and distinct when the box operates in open air. However, the sound becomes noticeably louder and fuller when you place the mechanism against a larger resonant surface—a wooden table, for instance—which amplifies the vibrations and enriches the overall effect. This principle, familiar from centuries of acoustic instrument design, makes the small box capable of surprising projection.
Construction and Materials
The box is built from cardboard, metal, and wood—a practical assembly that keeps the object compact and lightweight while housing the mechanical movement securely. The combination of materials allows the metal components to vibrate freely while the wooden and cardboard elements provide structural support and acoustic reinforcement.
Scale and Placement
At 8.5 × 4.5 × 3.0 centimetres, the music box occupies minimal space and can be positioned on a shelf, desk, or table without demanding dedicated room. Its portability makes it equally suited to a collector's display, a child's music introduction, or casual play in any domestic setting.
The music box remains a direct mechanical link to the opera house tradition, translating orchestral magic into a hand-operated device that requires neither electricity nor battery.
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