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SHAWM

   
Definition: European double reed wind instrument dating from the 12th century or earlier. Probably imported from the middle east and is the predecessor of the oboe. Most European countries have a folk version of it. See Bombarde, Gralla etc.
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HARMONIUM,BANDONEON,SHRUTIBOX

Free Reed Instruments > Other Free Reed> Harmonium,Bandoneon,Shrutibox
It is a bellows blown instrument. Paddles on the front to select the required notes and the bellows is worked with the left hand as in the larger harmonium. Harmoniums and Shruti Boxes are both great to sing along with.
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