Fife

When Was The Fife Used?

Fifes of conical bore have also been made since the 19th century. Antedating the orchestral transverse flute, the fife is first attested in Europe during the 12th century. From the time of the Crusades it has been played with cylindrical side drums as an infantry instrument, notably in Switzerland and Germany. What was the Fife …

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