Clarinet


 

The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The name derives from adding the suffix -et meaning little to the Italian word clarino meaning trumpet, as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet.

References

  • Pino, Dr. David The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing. Providence: Dover Pubns, 1998, 320 p.; ISBN 0486402703
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►Introduction
►Characteristics of the instrument
►Usage and repertoire of the clarinet
►Family of clarinets
►History
►Famous clarinetists
►References
►External links

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