Soprano sarrusophone

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Soprano sarrusophone
Soprano sarrusophone by Distin, c. 1865
Woodwind instrument
Classification
Hornbostel–Sachs classification422.112
(Double reed aerophone with keys)
Inventor(s)
DevelopedMid 19th century
Playing range

    {
      \new Staff \with { \remove "Time_signature_engraver" }
      \clef treble \key c \major ^ \markup "written" \cadenzaOn
      bes1 \glissando g'''1
      aes1 ^ \markup "sounds" \glissando \clef treble f'''1
    }
Soprano sarrusophone in B♭ sounds a major second lower than written.[1]
Related instruments
Builders

Orsi (on request)


Historical:
More articles or information
Sarrusophones:

The soprano sarrusophone is a high-pitched member of the

Distin & Co. of London, and Orsi of Milan.[2] New instruments can still be made individually to order from Orsi.[3]

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