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When the Romans replaced the Salpinx with the Tuba

Peter Holmes May 03, 2023

For many centuries, the salpinx held its position as announcer in the Greek games or agon. Eventually, in 396 BCE, we know that its position was recognised by the instigation of a contest to decide which salpinktes (salpinx player) would officiate throughout the games. it was clearly an important position as the introduction of the contest indicated. despite this, many authors still refer to the salpinx as a military instrument or ‘war trumpet’.

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Salpinktes on mosaic from Ostia Roman Salpinx

Salpinktes on mosaic from Ostia

January 02, 2021

Find Spot: Villa below the basilica of San Sebastiano, Via Appia, Rome

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