Ocarina

For other uses, see Ocarina (disambiguation).
Ocarina
A mono-chamber 12-hole ocarina
Classification Wind, woodwind, aerophone
Hornbostel–Sachs classification421.221.42
(Vessel flute with duct and fingerholes)
Related instruments
Xun, slide whistle, tin whistle, molinukai
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The ocarina (otherwise known as a potato flute) is a wind musical instrument; it is a type of vessel flute. Variations exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It is traditionally made from clay or ceramic, but other materials are also used, such as plastic, wood, glass, metal, or bone. The Italian Ocarina was invented in 1853 by 17-year-old Giuseppe Donati, who also gave it the name ocarina. Donati handmade each ocarina from clay, with anything from 7 to 10 finger-holes and a spout for a mouthpiece.

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