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When we think about musical instruments, most people think about pianos or guitars. But have you ever seen a house that is a musical instrument?

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There are many places in the world where big structures can also make music!

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This is the Sea Organ in Croatia. An organ is an instrument a bit like a piano. It looks like just some stairs near the sea. 

But actually, there are pipes under the steps. When the waves and wind push air through the holes at the top, beautiful sounds come out.

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It is like a giant pipe!

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The Singing Ringing Tree in England also works like a pipe. It is over 3m tall. That is like 3 kids standing on top of each other!

The pipes on the tree are all different lengths so the sounds are all different. When the wind blows through the pipes, you can hear a lot of different music.

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Do you know what a stalactite is? A stalactite is like an icicle, but it is made from salt. When water drips very slowly in a cave, sometimes it carries salt and makes these cool-looking shapes.

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In Virginia, USA, they have done something special with the stalactites. They have connected an organ to it! This is the Great Stalacpipe Organ.

The organ touches several of the stalactites. When the organ hits each stalactite, it makes a noise! Listen to this strange and wonderful stalacpipe music.

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The Symphonic House in Michigan, USA, is a house that can be played like an instrument.

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It is built to be like a giant harp! Look at the long strings hanging down from the ceiling. Imagine coming down the stairs and playing music on the house!

Take a look around you at your own home or school... can you see music anywhere?

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