Ophicleide


 
 

The ophicleide (pronounced ) is a brass bass instrument related to the bugle. It was the structural cornerstone of the brass section of the Romantic orchestra, replacing the outdated serpent, a mediæval instrument. Its long tubing bends back on itself, and it has nine keys which cover the large tone holes.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

It was first scored for in the opera Olimpie by Gaspare Spontini in 1819. Other famous works which use the ophicleide are Felix Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The ophicleide was eventually succeeded by the tuba, although it remained popular in Italy until the early 20th century.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~


 

Pronounced: REDIRECT Pronunciation...

Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, a solid-solid solution. Typically it is more than 50 % copper. Some types of brass are called bronzes, despite their high zinc content....

Bass: Bass may refer to:...

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
External links
 


 

~ Related Subjects ~

Symphonie Fantastique (1) - Tuba (1) - Berlioz (1) - Felix Mendelssohn (1) - Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream (1) - Italy (1) - Zinc (1) - Bronze (1) - Copper (1) - 20th century (1) - Alloy (1) - 1819 (1) - Instrument (1) - Bugle (1) - Bass (1) -
 

~ Community ~

History Forum
Come and discuss about History, Civilizations, Historical Events and Figures
History Web-Ring
A community of sites, blogs and forums dedicated to History. Do not hesitate to submit your site.