Ocarina
OriginItaly
Year1853
FamilyWind
About the Ocarina
An ancient vessel flute shaped like a sweet potato. Over 12,000 years of history in various forms. Giuseppe Donati standardized the modern ocarina in 1853. The Zelda video game series made it iconic for a new generation. Over 10 holes on a standard model. The ocarina of time is the most famous fictional instrument.
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