A cornu, also called cornum in Latin (meaning “horn”), was an ancient Roman brass instrument about 3 meters (9.8 feet) long. It had the shape of a letter “G” and was supported by a crossbar that made it stronger and helped the player carry its weight on their shoulder. Some examples of the cornu have been found in ancient ruins, including two from the city of Pompeii.
A buccina (Latin: buccina) or bucina (Latin: būcina; Ancient Greek: βυκάνη), called buccin or bucine in English, is a brass instrument used by the ancient Roman army. It is similar to another instrument called the cornu. A person who played the buccina was called a “buccinator” or “bucinator” in Latin (buccinātor, būcinātor).
The carnyx (plural: carnyces) is a wind instrument that was commonly used by Celtic people during the Iron Age, from about 200 BC to about 200 AD. It is a type of trumpet made of bronze and shaped like an S. The instrument was held so that the long, straight middle part was vertical, while the short mouthpiece end and the wide bell were horizontal, pointing in opposite directions.
A salpinx ( / ˈ s æ l p ɪ ŋ k s / ; plural salpinges / s æ l ˈ p ɪ n dʒ iː z / ; Greek σάλπιγξ ) was a trumpet-like instrument used by the ancient Greeks. It was used to send signals on the battlefield, and to mark the start of meetings or races in sports events.
Marching brass instruments are made especially to be played while the player is moving. Not all instruments have a marching version, but many do. The main difference is that the bell is moved to send sound forward instead of over (or under) the player’s shoulder.
The cimbasso (English: /tʃɪmˈbɑːsoʊ/, Italian: [tʃimˈbaso]) is a low brass instrument that plays the same range as a tuba or contrabass trombone. It first appeared in Italy in the early 1800s as an upright serpent. Over time, the term “cimbasso” came to mean several instruments that could play the lowest brass parts in 19th-century Italian opera orchestras.
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The sousaphone is a brass musical instrument in the tuba family. It was first made around 1893 by J. W.
The tenor horn, also called the alto horn in American English and sometimes the E♭ horn, is a brass instrument in the saxhorn family. It is tuned to the key of E♭ and has three piston valves. The instrument has a partially cone-shaped tube, similar to the cornet and baritone, and usually uses a deep, funnel-shaped mouthpiece.
The baritone horn, also called the baritone, is a brass instrument with valves that plays in the key of B♭. It belongs to the saxhorn family and is mainly used in brass, military, and concert bands. In North America during much of the 20th century, the word “baritone” also described similar instruments with a larger, wider-bore design, similar to the euphonium.