marine shell trumpets

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Scope note
Lip-vibrated aerophones of conical bore made from marine shells, usually conchs. They may be furnished with a mouthpiece, or simply have a hole bored in the tip, if end-blown, or in the spiraling part of the shell, if side-blown.
marine shell trumpets
Accepted term: 13-May-2024