Wood-block, double-ended.

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Instrument

Woodblock

Instrument Family

Percussion

Date Made

Probably mid 20th century

Description

Technical description: Cylindrical; but with square cross-section at centre and hollowed out at each end to give two notes; no handle but 6 screw holes in central block.

Other Information

General usage of type: orchestral or band use for `Latin' styles.

Notes

R. Parks, Aug-Sep 1998; A. Myers; C. Overton, 01.08.98.

Measurements

278; length of hollow sections 77, 99; external diameters 51.3, 50.4; internal diameters 38.8, 39.1.

Provenance

Purchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust.

Collection

MIMEd ; Ross Collection

Accession Number

1777