Music has always been humanity’s most universal language — but not every instrument plays by the rules. From a glass contraption that reportedly drove players to madness, to a harp powered entirely by ...

Psychedelic rock is hardly a stranger to bizarre instruments, but which ones exactly are they? And who is it playing them?

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A treasure trove of unique musical instruments invented and built by pioneering composer Harry Partch between 1930 and 1972 were quietly returned to San Diego last week, ending a 33-year-long ...