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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

Terms - K

  • K
  • K. Dr.
  • kabuki
  • Kadenz
  • kalimba
  • Kammer
  • Kammersonate
  • Kammerton
  • Kanon
  • kantele
  • Kantor
  • Kantorei
  • Kapelle
  • Kapellmeister
  • Kavatine
  • kazoo
  • kent bugle
  • Kesselpauke
  • Kesseltrommel
  • kettledrum
  • key
  • key signature
  • keyboard
  • keyboard instrument
  • keyboard music
  • keyed bugle
  • keyed trumpet
  • keynote
  • kick drum
  • Kielflügel
  • Kirchensonate
  • kit
  • kithara
  • Kl.
  • Klage
  • Klammer
  • klang
  • Klangfarbenmelodie
  • Klappholz
  • Klarinette
  • Klavier
  • klaxophone
  • klein
  • kleine Flöte
  • kleine Trommel
  • klezmer
  • klingen
  • klingen lassen
  • knock
  • Köchel Verzeichnis
  • komische Oper
  • Kontrabass
  • Kontrabassklarinette
  • Kontrafagott
  • Kontrapunkt
  • Kontretanz
  • Konzert
  • Konzertant
  • Konzertierend
  • Konzertmeister
  • Konzertstück
  • Kornett
  • krakoviak
  • krakowiak
  • Krebsgang
  • Kreuz
  • Krummhorn
  • kurzer Vorschlag
  • Kutchka
  • KV
  • Kyrie eleison
  • kytte

keyed bugle

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Definition

An obsolete, conical bored, soprano brass instrument having between five and twelve keys, but usually six. The tonality of this instrument was not adjusted by means of valves as most modern brass instruments, but through keys similar to those of a woodwind instrument.


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Last Updated: 2016-05-19 19:10:47
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