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shalm Meaning
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shalm (n.)
See Shawm.
shalm Sentence Examples
- The ancient shalm, a woodwind instrument, played a prominent role in medieval music.
- Shalm players often showcased their virtuosity through intricate fingerings and ornamentation.
- The shalm's distinctive, piercing sound lent a unique flavor to courtly and folk melodies.
- During the Renaissance, the shalm evolved into the shawms and other double-reed instruments.
- The shalm's cylindrical bore produced a bright, clarion-like timbre.
- Shalm music was performed at royal ceremonies, religious processions, and festive gatherings.
- The shalm's long, straight tube facilitated extended playing techniques such as circular breathing.
- Some surviving examples of the shalm feature intricate carvings and painted decorations.
- The shalm's popularity waned in the 18th century as the oboe and clarinet gained prominence.
- Modern composers occasionally revive the shalm's ancient sound for its distinctive and evocative qualities.
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The ancient shalm, a woodwind instrument, played a prominent role in medieval music.
Shalm players often showcased their virtuosity through intricate fingerings and ornamentation.
The shalm's distinctive, piercing sound lent a unique flavor to courtly and folk melodies.
During the Renaissance, the shalm evolved into the shawms and other double-reed instruments.
