Ocarina
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For other uses, see Ocarina (disambiguation).
The ocarina (otherwise known as a potato flute) is a wind musical instrument; it is a type of vessel flute.[1] Variations exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It is traditionally made from clay or ceramic, but other materials are also used, such as plastic, wood, glass, metal, or bone.
Quick Facts Classification, Hornbostel–Sachs classification ...
Classification | Wind, woodwind, aerophone |
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Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 421.221.42 (Vessel flute with duct and fingerholes) |
Related instruments | |
Xun, slide whistle, tin whistle, molinukai | |
Sound sample | |
An E major (in concert pitch) scale, followed by a rendition of Frère Jacques. This is a home-made six-hole English pendant ocarina. Problems playing this file? See media help. |
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