Harmonium

This article is on the musical instrument; for information on other kinds of harmonia, see harmonium (disambiguation).

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A note on terminology: In North America, the most common pedal-pumped free reed keyboard instrument is known as the American reed organ, parlor organ, pump organ, cabinet organ, cottage, organ, etc. and along with the earlier melodeon, is operated by a suction bellows. In North America, a reed organ with a pressure bellows is referred to as a harmonium. In much of Europe, the term "harmonium" is used to describe all pedal pumped keyboard free reed instruments, making no distinction whether it has a pressure or suction bellows.

Related Topics:
Melodeon - Reed organ - Bellows

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The harmonium was invented in Europe in Paris in 1842 by Alexandre Debain, though there was concurrent development of similar instruments.

Related Topics:
Europe - Paris - 1842 - Alexandre Debain

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