Trumpet
OriginEgypt
Year1500 BC
FamilyBrass
About the Trumpet
Used as signaling devices since ancient Egypt. The modern valve trumpet was developed around 1814. Three valves create the full chromatic range. Miles Davis transformed jazz trumpet playing. The highest brass instrument in regular use. Can reach over 150 decibels at full volume.
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