Schalmei

Schalmei [OFr. *chalemie], 1. Ger.: shawm. Numerous var. spellings exist; 2. 20th-c. wind instr. made by Martin, also known as Martintrompete, consisting of several straight conical metal horns, each provided with a metal beating reed controlled by a common mouthpiece, and with valves; 3. organ stop of: a) reed pipes with conical resonators, dating back to the early 16th c., b) regal pipes, short, narrow, and conical. See also: bombard, deutsche Schalmei.