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Trumpets

Scope note

Use generally for all lip-vibrated aerophones of predominantly cylindrical bore. May also be used specifically for the modern Western band, concert, and orchestral trumpets, having a wide mouthpiece, a narrow bore, valves, and a medium-sized bell throat and bell flare.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042339

Equivalent Terms used

trumpet

Created

13yrs ago

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