What is the origin of the term “glass harp”?
We use the term coined by Bruno Hoffman, the greatest promoter of glass music in 20th century. He created the term because of its resemblance to the aeolian harp. It is controversial, whether or not using such a term is justified. Nevertheless, it has become popular among other performers, so we also use it. Personally, we like the term coined by Richard Pockridge, who called the set of “singing wine glasses” The Angelic Organ.
