Symphonia (Greek συμφωνία) is a much-discussed word, applied at different times to the bagpipe, the drum, the hurdy-gurdy, and finally a kind of clavichord. The sixth of the musical instruments enumerated in Book of Daniel, Daniel 3 (verses 5, 10 and 15), is erroneously translated "dulcimer"; in all probability it refers to the bagpipe.
The symphonia, signifying drum, is mentioned in Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae under the entries for tympanum and sambuca. The reference comparing the tympanum (kettledrum) to half a pearl is borrowed from Pliny.
"Symphonia" or chifonie was applied during the 13th and 14th centuries, in the Latin countries more especially, to the hurdy-gurdy. "Symphonia" is applied by Praetorius to an instrument which he classed with the clavichord,spinet, regal and virginals, but without giving any clue to its distinctive characteristics.
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Demon Kakka (デーモン閣下, Dēmon Kakka, born November 10, 1962), previously known as Demon Kogure (デーモン小暮, Dēmon Kogure), is a Japanese musician, entertainer, journalist and sumo commentator. He is the frontman of the heavy metal band Seikima-II, and is known for always working entirely in character.
Demon attended Toin Gakuen High School and graduated with honors from Waseda University with a degree in social science. His elder sister, Yumiko Kogure, is a former Tokyo Broadcasting System newscaster.
In December 1982, he and Damian Hamada formed Seikima-II. In accordance to their "prophecy" and after completing their "world conquest", the band disbanded at the end of the century on December 31, 1999 at 23:59:59. They have reunited for reunion tours in 2005 and 2010.
He released his first solo work in 1990, and after Seikima-II disbanded focused on his solo career.
In 1994 Demon appeared on Larry King Live, becoming the first Japanese musician to do so.
Demon is an Akuma (an evil kind of kami) masquerading in the human realm. He is the former vice-king of Jigoku (Hell) and the founder of Akumakyō (a demoniac religion).
The Symphonia is an ancient musical instrument.
Symphonia may also refer to:
Follow the stream day after day
Pull your sekt behind
This Pilgrim Road extends away
Through the sands of time
We are craving to survive
Marching side by side
Spreading the word as we ride on
Carrying along misery and crime
Hidden by a sign
Almighty force shows no remorse
Fear made us blind
Shall we heal our scars at last?
Let go of the past?
Is someone out there when we cry out?
Santiago, cast a bless on us
Grant indulgence, wipe out our fears on earth
Lay your sword upon our heads
Before you we'll kneel, Santiago
Towers of sand fall in the end
Heaven was a lie
Arrows of hate tear down your heart
Love has been denied
We are craving to survive
Marching side by side
Is someone out there when we cry out?
Santiago, cast a bless on us
Grant indulgence, wipe out our fears on earth
Lay your sword upon our heads
Before you we'll kneel, Santiago
Santiago, cast a bless on us
Grant indulgence, wipe out our fears on earth
Lay your sword upon our heads