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Friday, March 3, 2023

Zinc

The zinc (also called cornetto) is a wind instrument that had its heyday during the Renaissance, but which subsequently fell into disuse. 
The instrument was usually made of wood, although many plastic sinks now exist and a few ivory examples have been preserved. 
The instrument is blown like a trumpet (using lip tension) and has six finger holes and a thumb hole that allows it to be played like a recorder. 
Because of the blowing method, the zinc is placed under the brass instruments.








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