Sir Mustapha
Group: Musicians
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Posted: Aug. 23 2010, 20:08 |
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Quote (Ugo @ Aug. 23 2010, 17:50) | By the way, there actually is an object which plays only one note (or, at best, two) and I've quite often seen classed as a proper musical instrument: the Brazilian samba whistle. Mike does play that whistle in various points of Amarok (again). |
I think that may be classified as a percussion instrument, actually. And by the way, many percussion instruments also play a single "note", whether it's determinate or not, and they not only are considered as actual instruments, but are used by serious composers in serious orchestras. Anyone heard of the whip or the lion's roar?
Quote | And a musical composition called "One-Note Samba" not only actually exists - it's quite popular. |
That's not a "one-note" composition, though, and the title is really a lighthearted joke. My favourite rendition is probably the kickass cover by Stereolab with Herbie Mann.
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