In the realm of sonic craftsmanship, few instruments possess the humble yet transformative power of the wind machine. While it may appear unassuming—a metal cylinder wrapped in canvas and rotated by ...

In the past few years there have been several studies that measure how wind instruments spread aerosols. The information has been used to create guidelines for orchestra and band rehearsals, where ...

The last time I played clarinet with my band was on March 10, 2020. It was a typical Tuesday evening rehearsal: About 10 musicians crowded into a small basement room, sipping beers and chatting ...

One wind turbine, depending on its size, is comprised of 10 to 25 tons of iron castings that range in weight from less than 100 lb to as much as 80,000 lb, states the American Wind Energy Association ...

Humans have been making musical instruments from whatever items are close at hand for thousands of years, and we aren’t showing any signs of slowing down yet, least of all artist [Nicolas Bras] and ...