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Other Names: Krumhorn |
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Type: Double reed |
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Origin: 14th century Europe |
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In Redwall: N/A |
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Appearance: The crumhorn looked like nothing
but an inverted cane with finger holes and a mouthpiece at one end.
The reed was enclosed in a protective cap with a slot at one end, through
which air was forcefully blown. The player's lips never touched the
reed. |
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Use: Air was forcefully blown through the
mouthpiece, which caused the reed to vibrate. Air pressure and the
placement of fingers on the holes determined the pitch, so dynamics were
nearly impossible to play on the crumhorn. During the Renaissance, the
crumhorn was played in anything from dance music to church music. |
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