Medieval and Renaissance Instruments

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1. The sackbut was an early brass instrument that evolved into this modern musical instrument. tuba trombone trumpet saxophone

2. This wooden flute-like instrument features a lip, a fipple, and a windway. lizard lute recorder gamba

3. A type of psaltery or zither, the name of this instrument literally means "sweet sound". dulcimer chittara crumhorn dulcinea

4. This ancient woodwind evolved into the modern oboe. The metal band surrounding the bell made it a handy weapon as well. psaltery recorder shawm viol da gamba

5. Two instruments played simultaneously by one person, this combination was often used as accompaniment for juggling or acrobatic acts. pipe and tabor lute and drum bagpipes draughts and ducks

6. The primitive version of this instrument was operated by delivering heavy blows of the fist. organ crumhorn bagpipes harpsichord

7. This stringed instrument is featured in many Elizabethan compositions. Often equipped with several courses of strings, its distinctive feature is a half-pear shaped back. lute tabor psaltery hurdy-gurdy

8. Also known as the "vielle a roue" or wheel-fiddle, this instrument features a wheel cranked by a handle. Early instruments required two players: one to push the keys and one to turn the handle. viol da gamba hurdy-gurdy psaltery zink

9. This instrument is often called a cornett. It can play as loudly as a trumpet or can approximate the sound of a human voice. zink organ recorder dulcimer

10. This medieval flute-like instrument features a gentle, haunting sound. It is made from the horn of a sheep or ox. gemshorn lizard crumhorn shawm