| Type | Single-reed woodwind |
| Origin | Venice, Italy |
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| Components | Bell • Body • Silver keys • Black mouthpiece • Movable reed |
| Music genres | Classical music • Symphonies • Quartets • Operas • Jazz • Big Band • Latin American music • African music |
| Design inspiration | Owl bones |
| Period of popularity | 18th century |
