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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Musical Tesla Coil” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21966 of the collection, and the 227th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Musical Tesla Coil” meme mean?
This concept expresses the surprising fusion between physics and musical art. It illustrates how rigid technical constraints can become a living creative medium. The emotion felt is one of wonder at a simultaneous visual and auditory performance, where science transforms into accessible artistic spectacle.
Where does the “Musical Tesla Coil” meme come from?
The documented origin traces back to the Austin duo ArcAttack, formed by Joe DiPrima and Oliver Greaves with Steve Ward. They developed their device in late 2005 for live shows. The term 'Singing Tesla Coil' was used by David Nunez during a Dorkbot presentation at SXSW in 2007. A key video titled 'Singing Tesla Coil at Duckon 2007' was uploaded to YouTube on June 21, 2007, featuring John Ridley. This video specifies that sound comes from modulating the coil around 41 kHz, making the electric arcs audible.
How to use the “Musical Tesla Coil” meme
- Use this reference to illustrate a tech project combining art and electronic engineering.
- Employ it in a humorous context to describe a situation where technology surpasses usual imagination.
- Cite it during a discussion about alternative acoustic innovations compared to traditional audio systems.
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The “Musical Tesla Coil” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Musical Tesla Coil” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Musical Tesla Coil comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Musical Tesla Coil?
It is a Tesla coil whose discharges are modulated to produce audible sounds directly in the air, without a speaker.
Who invented the musical Tesla coil?
The duo ArcAttack, consisting of Joe DiPrima and Oliver Greaves, is credited with the initial development around 2005.
What is the origin of this meme?
Popularization came from live performance videos uploaded to YouTube around 2007, notably those by John Ridley and ArcAttack.
How does the sound work?
The sparks are modulated at high frequency (around 41 kHz), creating sound waves perceived by the human ear.
How do I get the Musical Tesla Coil meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Musical Tesla Coil” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Musical Tesla Coil card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Musical Tesla Coil: The Singing Plasma Speaker Meme · Musical Tesla Coil · La Bobine Tesla Musicale (Zeusaphone) - L'Instrumentarium de l'Insolite · checked on October 16, 2026.
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