Cuckoo pipe. Nominal pitch: G♯/E♯.

Photo by Arnold Myers © The University of Edinburgh

Instrument

Cuckoo

Instrument Family

Wind

Place Made

England; United Kingdom; Europe

Date Made

Probably mid 20th century

Description

Technical description: Nickel-plated or german silver metal cylindrical body with mouthpiece of diameter 17; 1 finger-hole with bush soldered into it; ring for string mounted at distal end. Usable pitch: Sounding G♯⁵ at A⁴ = 440Hz and F⁵ at c 25 cents above A⁴ = 440Hz. General usage of type: Used for `effects' by trap drummer in theatre pit, and in `toy symphony' performance. Stamped on underside "ENGLAND".

Other Information

General usage of type: Used for `effects' by trap drummer in theatre pit, and in `toy symphony' performance.

Notes

Arnold Myers, 1982; C.J. Overton, 23.10.99; E. Smith, 2010.

Measurements

length 114, diameter 34.

Provenance

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

Collection

Glen Collection; MIMEd

Accession Number

1197