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Scupinella (f)

(with) definite article: la
plural: Scupinelle; (with) definite article: le
(the) ?

term used for single reeds, the tongue of which is cut into their base; If damaged, such a reed has to be replaced entirely; If cut directly in the tube(s) of so-called "primitive clarinets", replacement is impossible, of course

Identical types: 7

Made of cane (Arundo donax); All depictions encountered show up-cut reeds; NB: ➺ homonyms & related terms.

Scupina


Sources

Gioielli, Mauro: Le zampogne nel Molise. In: La zampogna: gli aerofoni a sacco in Italia (2005), I, p.237.