The modern double-action variant was developed between 1801 and 1808 by Sebastian Érard and contains seven pedals used to modulate between keys.
Gabriel Pierné, Darius Milhaud, and Camille Saint-Saëns wrote concertos for this instrument, and Wagner's Das Rheingold calls for six of them on stage. The modern double-action variant was developed between 1801 and 1808 by Sebastian Érard and contains seven pedals used to modulate between keys. The most notable effect it can create, known as "sdrucciolando," [sdroo chee oh LAHN doh] consists of chordal glissandi played on all forty-three strings. For 10 points, name this large instrument found in Celtic and Aeolian varieties.
Gabriel Pierné, Darius Milhaud, and Camille Saint-Saëns wrote concertos for this instrument, and Wagner's Das Rheingold calls for six of them on stage.
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