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Idioglot (also Idioglott) (adj.)

Identical types: 6

Term used for single reeds, the tongue of which is cut into their base; If damaged, such a reed has to be replaced entirely; If cut directly in the tube(s) of so-called "primitive clarinets", replacement is impossible, of course; ➺ Heteroglot and Violioglot.

Usually made of Spanish cane (Arundo donax) or elder (Sambucus nigra).


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