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Serpent
Part of the Adam Carse Collection1826/1856
Horniman Museum and Gardens
London, United Kingdom
The serpent was invented in France around 1590 to play with church choirs. It accompanied Gregorian chant and later, hymns. It appeared in English churches around 1670 and was a member of military bands. Only occasionally was it included in the orchestra. On the serpent, the tone and volume of different notes is not consistent. The pitch of each note can vary dramatically. Serpent players needRead more an excellent ear, so that they may correct the tuning with the lips
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Details
- Title: Serpent
- Creator: Part of the Adam Carse Collection
- Date: 1826/1856
- Physical Dimensions: w110 x h720 x d480 mm (Complete)
- Collected: London, England, UK, Europe
- Provenance: Horniman Museum and Gardens
- Type: Musical instrument
- Rights: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/footer/terms-and-conditions
- External Link: Horniman Museum and Gardens
- Medium: wood; paint; copper alloy; leather; textile; flint; metal; ivory
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