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Salpingion

Salpingion [Gk. *salpinx], free-reed *automatophone invented by Friedrich Kaufmann of Dresden in 1808, with 9 automatic trumpets and 2 kettledrums. See also: trumpeter (37). Buchner, Alexandr. Mechanical Musical Instruments. London, n.d.

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