"tonoscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tonoscopes [plural]
Etymology: From tono- + -scope, coined by Dr. Hans Jenny, who invented the first such device and published research that was based on it. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tono|scope}} tono- + -scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} tonoscope (plural tonoscopes)
  1. Any of various devices that make sound visible by displaying vibrations. Wikipedia link: Hans Jenny (cymatics)

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