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Contra (f)

(with) definite article: la
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low drone, adjustable: conical, straight, bell, cavity? / double reed

Identical types: 2
Scupina

From "contro" [counter-, as in countertenor] ?; Divergent, rear centre; Term used by Enrico Musichini.

Zzonë

Sources

Di Silvestre, Carlo: La zampogna zoppa in Abruzzo. In: La zampogna: gli aerofoni a sacco in Italia (2005), I, p.159.