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Alboka
This is an alboka, a single reed instrument from the Basque region of Spain. It is made from an animal horn and has two melody pipes made of wood. An animal horn covering the mouthpiece allows the player to perform circular breathing in order to produce a constant sound.
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mid 20th century - Maker:
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College of Piping - Inventory number:
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Spain - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
- Repository:College of Piping