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Fifes

Scope note

Small transverse flutes, historically of cylindrical bore and keyless, with six fingerholes; they have a sharp, shrill sound and are traditionally used in military music and signalling. In the 19th century a new model was developed, having a conical bore and a seventh fingerhole for E flat, often with a key.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042508

Broader Terms used

transverse flutes

Equivalent Terms used

Fife

Created

13yrs ago

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