shawm Definition
shawm (s̸hôm)
noun
an early double-reed wind instrument resembling the oboe
Etymology: ME schalme < MFr chalemie, altered < OFr chalamel < LL calamellus, dim. of L calamus, reed: see calamus
shawm Usage Examples
Converse of object
- play: I'm the second from the left and am playing alto shawm.
- have: Ralph plays a stately part and he must needs have shawms.
Adjective modifier
- loud: They normally play in duet with the bombarde, an equally loud small shawm.
- still: Sounds like you are asking for the still shawm I have described above, but the range of this instrument is limited.
- normal: If you mean the Spanish Shawm, this instrument has a slightly different shape but is as loud as the normal renaissance shawm.
- small: They normally play in duet with the bombarde, an equally loud small shawm.
Noun used with modifier
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