Concept information
Definition
- The air itself is the vibrator in the primary sense. The standing waves are significantly confined within the instrument itself. The air-stream passes through the player's vibrating lips, so gaining intermittent access to the air column which is to be made to vibrate. The body of the instrument is a tube with a telescopic section that can be extended while it is played to modify the pitch. Europe slide trumpet, trombone (this category includes slide trombones with one or two thumb valves). (en)
Broader concept
Notation
- 423.22
URI
http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/356
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