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19th Century 'Smart Pianos' Captivated Audiences and Nearly Sparked a Format War

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In the late 19th century, self-playing pianos, often called "smart pianos," became popular across America, appearing in various establishments from saloons to elegant parlors. These innovative instruments were a significant technological marvel of their time, captivating audiences with their automated musical capabilities and nearly sparking a format war. AI

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19th Century 'Smart Pianos' Captivated Audiences and Nearly Sparked a Format War

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Русский(RU) · [email protected] ·

    19th Century Smart Piano: How it Worked, Why Everyone Loved It, and How the First Format War Almost Started By the end of the 19th century, this curious contraption had become

    Умное фортепиано 19 века: Как оно работало, почему его все любили и как чуть не началась первая война форматов К концу 19 века эта любопытная штуковина стала постепенно наводнять собой Америку. От злачненьких салунов и пабов до вполне себе фешенебельных гостиных с тяжелыми портье…

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