Wind machine

For the wind generator used for skydiving practice, see vertical wind tunnel.

The wind machine (also called aeoliphone) is a specialist musical instrument used to produce the sound of wind. One type uses an electric fan with wooden slats added to produce the required sound. More frequently, a drum covered in fabric is rubbed against wooden or cardboard rods when a handle is turned, making a swooshing sound.

Classical works that use the instrument:

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