shawm
Medieval double-reed
A shawm is an early woodwind instrument with a double reed, predecessor to the modern oboe.
It produces a loud, penetrating sound that made it suitable for outdoor performances and medieval ceremonies.
The shawm was common in European music from the 12th through 17th centuries: The shawm players led the procession through the town square.
Twin-reed wind instrument
- bassoonLow-pitched double-reed woodwind
- bombardAttack without ceasing
- English hornAlto-range double-reed woodwind
- contrabassoonLowest orchestral woodwind
Traveling performer of songs
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- waitsStays for something
- consortRoyal spouse
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
pageant · procession · herald · guild · banquet · jongleur · courtly · pilgrimage
Penetrating or very sharp
raucous · resounding · penetrating · brassy · carrying · festive · ceremonial · martial
Measured ceremonial court dance
- madrigalUnaccompanied Renaissance choral composition
- polyphonySimultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- motetSacred polyphonic choral work
chanson · cornetto · sackbut · recorder · lute · viol · clavichord · harpsichord
oboe
Twin-reed wind instrument
- bassoonLow-pitched double-reed woodwind
- bombardAttack without ceasing
- English hornAlto-range double-reed woodwind
contrabassoon · reed · bore · pirouette
minstrel
Traveling performer of songs
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- waitsStays for something
- consortRoyal spouse
feast · pageant · procession · herald · guild · banquet · jongleur · courtly · pilgrimage · masque
piercing
Penetrating or very sharp
outdoor · raucous · resounding · penetrating · brassy · carrying · festive · ceremonial · martial · fanfare
pavane
Measured ceremonial court dance
- madrigalUnaccompanied Renaissance choral composition
- polyphonySimultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
motet · chanson · cornetto · sackbut · recorder · lute · viol · clavichord · harpsichord · ensemble
tibia
Main lower leg bone