Salpinx

This article is about the musical instrument. For anatomical references, see salpinx in anatomy.

A salpinx (/ˈsælpɪŋks/; plural salpinges /sælˈpɪndʒiːz/; Greek σάλπιγξ) was a trumpet-like instrument of the ancient Greeks that was used as a tactical signal on the battle field, as well as to signal the beginnings of gatherings, or of races in sport.

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