chalumeau
(chah-LOO-moe)


[Fr.]

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1. The lowest register playable by instrumentsin the clarinet family. The term chalumeau and clarinet were used interchangeably until the late 18th century.
2. A 17th century, now obsolete, single reed instrument that preceeded the clarinet.

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