Online bamboo cicada

Rope-mass physics + formant synthesis: drag in circles to wa-wa, or enable auto-spin.

0.0 rev / s
My wow count 0

Drag the stick in circles. Once the rope is taut, faster spins chirp louder.

Online Bamboo Cicada

A rope-mass physics simulation of the traditional bamboo cicada: drag the stick in circles; when the rosined string is taut it “wa-wa”s. Supports auto-spin.

How to use

  1. Tap for sound or drag the canvas to unlock audio
  2. Drag the stick in circles (on touch, the anchor lifts so your finger does not cover the toy)
  3. Use Auto-spin or Space; auto-spin also adds to the wow count
  4. Reset wow count clears the local counter

FAQ

Why is it quiet?
It starts sounding around 1.1 rev/s with a taut rope—swing wider, then faster.

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