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...

Apr 29, 2023 · 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 Celtic culture, used in both wartime and peaceful settings.

Jun 6, 2017 · 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.

Feb 15, 2024 · 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.

Jun 15, 2022 · 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.

Dec 11, 2012 · 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.

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The Carnyx is a Celtic instrument, prevalent throughout Europe from about 300 BC to 200 AD. Although depicted on numerous metal and stone objects of both Celtic and Graeceo-Roman origin, no complete carnyx has ever been found.

Apr 18, 2015 · A few years ago I came across the notion of a carnyx, a bronze wind instrument of the Iron Age Celts. According to Fraser Hunter, it flourished between c. 300 BC and c. 200 CE. It’s a stretched S shape, held vertically so the long, upright bit towered over the heads of the players and so, presumably, those in their company.