Fife

anonymous, c. 1800

Music has always been a crucial element of public celebrations, such as military parades, coronations, royal weddings, and funerals, adding grandeur to the solemnity of the occasion. Musical ensembles entrusted with performing music at these events have existed in Europe since the Middle Ages. This display highlights various marching bands and their musical instruments dating from the 16th to the 19th century.

  • Artwork typeflute, wind instrument, musical instrument, transverse flute, piccolo flute
  • Object numberBK-NM-11430-127
  • Dimensionsheight 30 cm x diameter 2.4 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Piccolo
    • Fife

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-11430-127

  • Description

    Piccolo van buxushout met een messing klep.

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: anonymous, Europe

  • Dating

    c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 30 cm x diameter 2.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the State of the Netherlands and the Vereeniging van Noord-Nederlandsche Muziekgeschiedenis

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1899

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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