Soprano ‘Duytse Schalmey’ (Shawm)
Summary
The origins of double reed instruments lie in the mists of time. Widely used between the 15th and 17th centuries, the shawm was the predecessor of the oboe. Mostly played in dance and ceremonial music, shawms were appreciated for their loud and warm tone.
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Date
1680
Source
Rijksmuseum
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")