Musical saw



A percussion instrument (essentially a functional hand saw) that is struck or bowed to cause the metal blade to vibrate and create a pitch. The bending of the blade causes the pitch to change.

Also [Eng.] musical saw; [Fr.] lame musicale; [Ger.] singende Säge.
 

Musical Saw

Musical Saw

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