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Crumhorn / Krummhoerner

The Crumhorn (from German Krummhoerner, which means bent horn) was most commonly used during the Renaissance period. It is basically a partially bent flute, and has a double reed installed inside the pipe. The instrument as a whole might be regarded as the chanter part of a bagpipe. Fingerholes change the length of the pipe.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumhorn

The sound of the Crumhorn is similar to that of the shawm, although much softer.

Soundclip

http://www.musikhandwerk.de/music/krummhorn_sample.mp3
L'arboscello ballo furlano from Mainerio

http://www.earlymusic.co.uk/general/prod_4.htm