Researchers Resurrect Extinct Musical Instrument


	Researchers Resurrect Extinct Musical Instrument

skwirlinator

5-31-2009 9:38 AM

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researchers, extinct musical instrument, lituus, bach

skwirlinator says:

Bach’s classical masterpiece is the only known musical composition in the world to specify the use of the Lituus.
Interesting.

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5-31-2009 10:58 AM

tanyamm

Thanks for a very informative clip. I have never heard of that instrument before.

5-31-2009 11:58 AM

willhelm

Bummed that there is no audo.

5-31-2009 11:58 AM

willhelm

audio

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