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The harmonium is a small, manually-pumped reed. There are two main types of harmonium: a foot-pumped version that resembles a small organ, and a handpumped portable version that folds up for easy transport. The harmonium was invented in Europe in Paris in 1842 by Alexandre Debain. During the mid 19th century missionaries brought hand-pumped harmonium to India, where it quickly became popular due to its portability and its low price. Its popularity has stayed intact to the present day, and the harmonium remains an important instrument in many genres of sub-continental music, as well as being commonly found in the homes of music lovers.