Tubaphone
Donated by Carroll Bratman

Originally called a tubuscampanophone, the tubaphone was designed in England before World War I to complement the four-row wooden xylophone. Popular as a solo instrument in military band music, it is also featured in Khachaturian's Gayane ballet.

Turkish Tubephone
Donated by Gordon Peters

This instrument has two octaves of brass tubes suspended by thin string from within a wooden frame. The tubes swing when struck, creating a vibrato effect.

Tubola
(1993-02-26)
Donated by the Celeste and Emil Richards Estate.

This instrument was purchased from the Disney Studios where it was used on cartoon recordings from 1945-1980.

It is played by using flat leather mallets or the soles of shower shoes striking the tops of the tubes. The sound produced is a unique 'pop.'