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A207 - greek trumpet - v bc

A207 - greek Trumpet - V BC

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A207 - greek Trumpet - V BC
 
Trumpeters-signalers were an integral part of the Greek troops. Warriors hoplites fought organized systems (phalanx), which meant strict discipline and coherence. Commanding the phalanx during the fight was not easy. Warriors wore helmets, could simply not hear the orders because of strong noise. Signals to attack, attack and retreat fed via pipe military and maintained flute motion tempo sounds. The signals can be used as a stratagem. Filing a false signal to breakfast, it was possible to lull the vigilance of the enemy and catch him off guard.
 
On trumpeter bronze armor early "kolokolovidnogo" type that was popular back in the 8-6 centuries BC On the head of Chalcis type helmet, which appeared at the beginning of the 6th century BC The crest of horsehair sometimes stained, but more often use natural - black, white and chestnut color. The legs are protected by bronze greaves, and shoulders draped traditional Greek cloak (mantle). Pipe, probably made of wood and held his lips with a leather strap.

In ancient Greece, music, singing and dancing were largely focused on the education of the qualities necessary to the soldiers. Warlike music was to arouse bravery and courage. Warriors and athletes have practiced physical exercise and military training to the sound of wind instruments.
 
"Tuba, a bronze trumpet, distinguished from the cornu by being straight, while the latter was curved. The tuba was employed in war for signals of every description, at the games and public festivals, and also at the last rites to the dead; those who sounded the trumpet at funerals were termed siticines, and used an instrument of a peculiar form. The tones of the tuba are represented as of a harsh and fear-inspiring character." &mdash Smith; 1873

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