Launeddas

Launeddas [U.], triple pipe of Sardinia, divergent, of different lengths, provided with single reeds. Two pipes are melody pipes, the third, center pipe, is a long drone attached to the left pipe by wire struts or a cord. The pipes are of cane, that on the right being the shortest. The right melody pipe is called mancosa, and has 5 front holes, of which one is a vent; the left pipe is called mancosedda and has 6 holes; the drone is called tumba. All 3 reeds are mouthed. The launeddas is thought…