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Whistle, 15th century - Public domain dedication photo

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United States, California

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The whistle is a musical instrument that produces sound by blowing air through a small opening. It has been used for various purposes throughout history, including signaling, communication, and music. Whistles have been found in archaeological sites dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. They were used by soldiers as a means of communication during battles, and by shepherds to control their flocks.

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1500 - 1699
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Whistle

Instrument that is used to produce a high-pitched sound by blowing air through it.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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http://www.metmuseum.org/
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abalone shell aerophones bone duct flutes flutes ivory musical instruments sea shell shell whistles california north and central america bone ivory musical instruments chumash whistle 15th century 3 d object metropolitan museum of art