Music recorded in 1877
In 1877 (Meiji 10), the Seinan War broke out in Japan, and the conflict between the Meiji government and the samurai class became decisive. This war led to greater centralization of power, paving the way for the country to become a modern nation. Meanwhile, in America, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, marking a major turning point in the technology of recording and playing back sound. This invention paved the way for the world's musical culture to be preserved as recording media, and became the foundation for the later history of sound recording.
1 confirmed recording from this year
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In December 1877 (Meiji 10), Japan was recovering from the Satsuma Rebellion and centralizing its power, accelerating the process of building a modern nation. In the same month, America saw the world's first successful recording and playback of sound using the phonograph invented by Thomas Edison. This technological innovation marked the beginning of a new era in the history of sound recording, as music and voice were preserved on a recording medium for the first time.
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| Title | Artist |
|---|---|
| Mary Had a Little Lamb | Thomas Alva Edison |
[Events of December 6, 1877]
The Washington Post publishes its first issue (4 pages, 3 cents).
-Kitty Leroy, a known dancer and dealer in Deadwood, was murdered on this day.
French film actor Marcel Lévesque (1877–1962) was born in Paris. He is known for his silent film serials such as Les Vampires.
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