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Hornbostel-Sachs (classification)

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... > Aerophones > Wind instruments proper > Edge instruments or flutes > Flutes without duct > End-blown flutes > (Single) end-blown flutes > Open single end-blown flutes

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421.111.1Open single end-blown flutes   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • The air itself is the vibrator in the primary sense. The standing waves are significantly confined within the instrument itself. The player creates a ribbon-shaped stream of air with his/her lips, blowing against the sharp rim at the upper open end of a single tube. The lower end of the flute is open. (en)

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  • 421.111.1

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/251

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