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421.212Sets of flutes with external duct   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • The air itself is the vibrator in the primary sense. The standing waves are significantly confined within the instrument itself. In each flute, a narrow duct directs the air stream against the sharp edge of a lateral orifice. The duct is outside the wall of the flute; this group includes flutes with the duct chamfered in the wall under a ring-like sleeve and other similar arrangements. The flutes are joined to form a set. Tibet. (en)

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  • 421.212

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/288

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