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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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3FLUTE DOUCE, in c'. Of stained wood, made entirely in one piece, with six finger-holes, and an additional double hole for the little finger to suit right or left handed players, and a thumb-hole at back. Length 24 3/4 inches, diameter at lip 1 inch, at bell 7/8 inch. Plate III., fig. H. The lowest note is
5German, 16th or 17th century.
7Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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11FLUTE DOUCE, in c'. This instrument is made of boxwood, entirely in one piece. There are the usual six finger-holes in front; also the additional double hole for the little finger, to suit right or left handed performers, and a thumb-hole at the back. The compass and pitch of this instrument are precisely as described for the flute immediately preceding. The peculiarity of this instrument consists in the fact that the whistle and mouthpiece are placed at the back of the flute, instead of in front, as is usually the case. Length 25 inches, diameter at lip 1 inch, at bell 7/8 inch. German, 16th or 17th century.
13Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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17FLUTE DOUCE, in a. Of stained wood. There are six finger-holes in front, and a brass key, with left and right handed touch-pieces, working within a perforated wooden box; there is also a thumb-hole at the back. The lowest note given by this instrument is
19Length 28 inches, diameter at lip 1 1/16 inch, at bell 1 5/16 inch. Plate III., fig. G. 16th or 17th century.
21Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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