cornemuse

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The term "cornemuse" refers to a type of French bagpipe. It is characterized by a tenor drone that is housed in the same stock as the chanter (the pipe played to produce the melody). Often, the cornemuse is played using bellows rather than by mouth, and it may not have a bass drone. This instrument is frequently played in conjunction with the hurdy-gurdy.12

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The cornemuse of central France is distinguished by a tenor drone held in the chanter stock beside the chanter. Often bellows-blown and without bass drone, it is characteristically played with the hurdy-gurdy. The Italian zampogna is unique, with two chanters—one for each hand—arranged for playing in…
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The cornemuse of central France is distinguished by a tenor drone held in the chanter stock beside the chanter. Often bellows-blown and without bass drone, it is characteristically played with the hurdy-gurdy. The Italian zampogna is unique, with two chanters—one for each hand—arranged for playing in…
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