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Basset Horn is treated here as a wind instrument. Public catalog notes are limited, so this guide focuses on a trustworthy study process instead of unsupported historical detail. This guide…
Known from the Viking age, this natural brass trumpet/horn was made of wood or birch bark. Catalog context: wooden natural brass. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include scandinavian,…
The bawu is a Chinese wind instrument. Although shaped like a flute, it is actually a free reed instrument, with a single metal reed. It is played in a transverse…
Smallest member of the Serbo-Croatian tamburica orchestra, it is usually the lead or "prim" instrument. It can either have one double string and three single strings (prim/bisernica) or two double…
Bayan is treated here as a wind instrument. Public catalog notes are limited, so this guide focuses on a trustworthy study process instead of unsupported historical detail. This guide turns…
The biwa is a short-necked Japanese fretted lute which is played with a large triangular-shaped plectrum. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include needs better image. This guide turns…
Large wide tube with a very strongly flaring bell, the telescoping creates only subtle fluctuating overtones. It inspired the name of the anti-tank weapon. Catalog context: telescoping brass tube. Public…
Very long metal bar fitted with strings and electric pickups, it makes a deep ominous booming sound and is often used in score. Catalog context: long metal bar with strings.…
Extra large double-headed water buffalo hide barrel drum. It is suspended from a rack and beat with mallet, it is used in central Javanese gamelan and for religious signalling purposes…
Boatswain's Pipe is treated here as a wind instrument. Public catalog notes are limited, so this guide focuses on a trustworthy study process instead of unsupported historical detail. This guide…