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shalm (n.)

See Shawm.

shalm Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient shalm, a woodwind instrument, played a prominent role in medieval music.
  2. Shalm players often showcased their virtuosity through intricate fingerings and ornamentation.
  3. The shalm's distinctive, piercing sound lent a unique flavor to courtly and folk melodies.
  4. During the Renaissance, the shalm evolved into the shawms and other double-reed instruments.
  5. The shalm's cylindrical bore produced a bright, clarion-like timbre.
  6. Shalm music was performed at royal ceremonies, religious processions, and festive gatherings.
  7. The shalm's long, straight tube facilitated extended playing techniques such as circular breathing.
  8. Some surviving examples of the shalm feature intricate carvings and painted decorations.
  9. The shalm's popularity waned in the 18th century as the oboe and clarinet gained prominence.
  10. 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.