Roman Times#
Cornu#
Cornu = lat. horn, a typical instrument for the military music of the Romans (1st c. A.D., Wels, Upper Austria, Museum). The first tones of the natural overtone row can be played and, by overblowing, even their octaves (military signals). (E. Stadler)
Sound Clip#
© Klangführer durch die Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, CD-Nr. 516 537-2.
