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[[Image:Ocarina SopranoF AltoC3.jpg|thumb| A pair of alto-ranged ocarinas]]

[[Image:Ocarina SopranoF AltoC3.jpg|thumb| A pair of alto-ranged ocarinas]]

The '''ocarina''' is a [[musical instrument]] that is part of the [[woodwind]] family. Ocarinas are usually made out of terra cotta or plastic materials. They are played similarly to blowing a [[whistle]]. The body is approximately teardrop shaped with a short pipe containing the whistle that is blown by the performer. The shape of the instrument is somewhat like a [[sweet potato]], hence the old-fashioned slang term for the instrument.<ref>Blatter A. (1997) ''Instrumentation and Orchestration'', 2nd edn, Schirmer Thompson Learning, United States Of America. pg. 302-303 ISBN 0-534-25187-0 </ref>

The '''ocarina''' is a [[musical instrument]] that is part of the [[woodwind]] family. Ocarinas are usually made out of terracotta or plastic materials. They are played similarly to blowing a [[whistle]]. The body is approximately teardrop shaped with a short pipe containing the whistle that is blown by the performer. The shape of the instrument is somewhat like a [[sweet potato]], hence the old-fashioned slang term for the instrument.<ref>Blatter A. (1997) ''Instrumentation and Orchestration'', 2nd edn, Schirmer Thompson Learning, United States Of America. pg. 302-303 ISBN 0-534-25187-0 </ref>

The range of an ocarina is usually around a ninth interval, and within this range it is chromatic. The most common ocarina ranges are stated below:

The range of an ocarina is usually around a ninth interval, and within this range it is chromatic. The most common ocarina ranges are stated below: