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Whirling aerophones

Scope note

Instruments which produce sound when the main component turns rapidly on its axis, creating an air stream which is interrupted periodically.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000195356

Broader Terms used

aerophones

Narrower Terms used

bull-roarers

Term used for

aerophones, whirling

Equivalent Terms used

whirling aerophone

Created

13yrs ago

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