The ancient carnyx was a wind instrument used by the Celts during the Iron Age, between c. 200 BCE and c. 200 CE. It was a type of trumpet made of bronze with an elongated S shape, held so that the long straight central portion was vertical and the short mouthpiece end section and the much wider bell were horizontal in opposed directions.

Musician John Kenny brings the music of the past alive playing a replica of the Deskford carnyx, an Iron Age war trumpet that dates from 80-200AD. The real a...

2023年4月9日 · The haunting sound of the carnyx echoes through the ages, a window into the world of the ancient Celts. This bronze wind instrument, dating back approximately 2,000 years, was an integral part of...

2024年2月15日 · The Celtic Carnyx was a distinctive ancient Celtic trumpet, primarily made of bronze, known for its intimidating animal-head design, held high above troops to instill fear and motivate fighters during battles.

2017年6月6日 · A wonderful example of Iron Age Celtic art, the carnyx (from a Gaulish word meaning a long piece of wood or bone) is most commonly depicted as an instrument that accompanied Celtic warriors in battle.

2022年6月15日 · The carnyx is a lip reed instrument, meaning that its sound is produced by the player’s lips. It has this in common with more modern brass instruments like the trombone, as well as traditional instruments like the didgeridoo and the shofar.

2012年12月11日 · A Carnyx is a vertical trumpet the Gauls and other Celtic peoples across Europe used for ceremonial and military purposes. Their height — they could be six feet high — ensured the sound would carry above the battle fray, rally the troops and terrify the enemy.

This is exactly what the carnyx was - the fighting wind instrument of the ancient Celts. Despite the fact that the carnyx is considered a Celtic invention, this tool was distributed throughout the European continent.

2024年8月21日 · Amidst the echoes of ancient battlefields and ceremonial gatherings, the carnyx stands as a powerful symbol of Celtic culture. This remarkable wind instrument not only served as a tool for communication in warfare but also embodied the spirit of the Celts who wielded it.

Jean Boisserie’s Tintignac Carnyx reconstruction is made entirely of hand hammered bronze. It is a vibrant, living musical instrument. The exciting task ahead is the exploration of its acoustic and expressive capabilities – to give the Tintignac carnyx a voice!