The Roman Cornu: history and sound of a military horn
March 27, 2021
Shape of the instrument In this article I’m going to take you back in time to learn more about the Roman cornu, a horn belonging
Shape of the instrument In this article I’m going to take you back in time to learn more about the Roman cornu, a horn belonging
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