- Alphorn - Wikipedia
The alphorn (German: Alphorn, Alpenhorn; French: cor des Alpes; Italian: corno alpino) is a traditional lip-reed wind instrument It consists of a very long straight wooden natural horn, with a length of 3 to 4 metres (9 8 to 13 feet), a conical bore and a wooden cup-shaped mouthpiece
- Alphorn | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
Alphorn, long horn played by Alpine herdsmen and villagers, sounded for intercommunication and at daily ceremonies and seasonal festivals It is carved or bored in wood and overwound with birch bark
- About the alphorn
The alphorn is extremely rare in rock music, whereas it frequently appears successfully in (pop) pop music The initial spark for this came in 1976 from the Pepe Lienhard Sextet with their hit "Swiss Lady "
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During the episodes we discuss the history of the alphorn, how people are using the horn today, and how and why we have all fallen in love with this ancient instrument
- Alphorn - Organology: Musical Instruments Encyclopedia
The Alphorn is a long, wooden wind instrument traditionally used in the mountainous regions of Europe, particularly in the Alps It has a conical bore and lacks valves or keys, producing natural harmonics when played
- The Alphorn in the USA · Enjoy the music of the Alphorn
The New Jersey Alphorn Ensemble plays Swiss traditional Alphorn music from the mountains and songs like Star Spangled Banner, The Saints, or Kum Bah Yah Members of our group have performed for the Swiss government when Switzerland joined the United Nations some years ago
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We seek membership from alphorn players and enthusiasts and value the input of all members to make the AANA maximally informative and inclusive
- The Tradition of Swiss Alphorn Music: History, Techniques, and Cultural . . .
The alphorn, a long wooden horn traditionally made from spruce, has been a part of Swiss heritage for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the pastoral communities of the region
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