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412.12Beating reeds   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Reed instruments that are free aerophones are sounded by a flow of air in which the reed is the primary vibrator. The vibrating air is not confined by the instrument. The air-stream is directed against a lamella, setting it in periodic vibration to interrupt the stream intermittently. A lamella periodically opens and closes an aperture. The instrument is tuned by mechanical action on the lamella. (en)

Notation

  • 412.12

URI

http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/231

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