Bugle

Bugle
Bugle in C
Brass instrument
Classification
Hornbostel–Sachs classification423.121.22
(End-blown natural labrosone with curved or folded tube, wide conical bore and separate mouthpiece)
DevelopedAntiquity; modern forms c. 17th century
Playing range
Five-pitch scale of the bugle in C. Bugle scale.midⓘ
Related instruments
Sound sample
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The bugle is a simple signaling brass instrument with a wide conical bore. It normally has no valves or other pitch-altering devices, and is thus limited to its natural harmonic notes, and pitch is controlled entirely by varying the air and embouchure.