Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom
A crash course on the history of Western musical instruments.
Genres
Overview
Professor Owl gives a lecture on the evolution of Western musical instruments, starting with the advent of rudimentary brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments by ancient cave dwellers at the dawn of history.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
10 min
Release Date
1953-11-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
76
Vote Average
6.664
Bill Thompson
Professor Owl / Bertie Birdbrain
Loulie Jean Norman
Penelope Pinfeather
Gloria Wood
Susy Sparrow
Thurl Ravenscroft
The Mellomen
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