Cuckoo pipe. Nominal pitch: G♯/E♯.
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InstrumentCuckoo |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeEngland ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date MadeProbably mid 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical 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 InformationGeneral usage of type: Used for `effects' by trap drummer in theatre pit, and in `toy symphony' performance. |
NotesArnold Myers, 1982; C.J. Overton, 23.10.99; E. Smith, 2010. |
Measurementslength 114, diameter 34. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1197 |