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Jug (instrument)
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This article is about the jug used as a musical instrument. For the container, see Jug (container). For other uses, see Jug (disambiguation).
The jug used as a musical instrument is an empty jug (usually made of glass or stoneware) played with buzzed lips to produce a trombone-like tone. The characteristic sound of the jug is low and hoarse, below the higher pitch of the fiddle, harmonica, and the other instruments in the band.[1]
Quick Facts Woodwind instrument, Other names ...
![]() A jug player | |
Woodwind instrument | |
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Other names | Jug |
Classification | |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 421.13 (Vessel flute (without distinct beak)) |
Playing range | |
typically only a few notes | |
Related instruments | |
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