Ciaramella

Ciaramella (It.) [Lat. calamellus, dim. of *calamus], folk oboe of the Abruzzi, Italy, with conical bore ending in a short, flared bell, 7 front fingerholes, occasionally a rear thumbhole, and several vents in the bell; played without a pirouette, the reed being tied to a staple, and accompanied by a zampogna. Ca. 30 cm. (12 in.) long. Also called cornamusina, piffaro, Abruzzi oboe. Cf. charamel (13, 14, 132). Sort by:DefaultAuthorTitleDateAscendingDescending Baines, Anthony. Bagpipes. Oxford…