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The '''llantus''' is a large lamellophone instrument used in Astalvi traditional music which features an array of fixed pitch chromatic metal tines and one or more levers to adjust the sound of the instrument. Unlike other lamellophone instruments, the tines of the llantus are bent in the middle, leading to their distinctive sound. | The '''llantus''' is a large lamellophone instrument used in [[Astalva#Music|Astalvi traditional music]] which features an array of fixed pitch chromatic metal tines and one or more levers to adjust the sound of the instrument. Unlike other lamellophone instruments, the tines of the llantus are bent in the middle, leading to their distinctive sound. | ||
== Construction == | |||
The llantus consists of a large resonator box with a grid of tines arranged on top in a staggered arrangement, following an isometric note layout. There are multiple rows of bridges at different heights to accomodate both the grid layout and to account for the vertical and horizontal sizes of the tines scaling with the pitch they produce. Each tine is bent at roughly half its vibrating length at roughly a 60 degree angle, which causes their first overtone to occur at twice the fundamental frequency, producing a more resonant and clear sound than a straight tine. The playing surface of the tines is also bent forwards to make playing the unusually oriented tines easier and more comfortable. The instrument typically has a span of a few octaves. | The llantus consists of a large resonator box with a grid of tines arranged on top in a staggered arrangement, following an isometric note layout. There are multiple rows of bridges at different heights to accomodate both the grid layout and to account for the vertical and horizontal sizes of the tines scaling with the pitch they produce. Each tine is bent at roughly half its vibrating length at roughly a 60 degree angle, which causes their first overtone to occur at twice the fundamental frequency, producing a more resonant and clear sound than a straight tine. The playing surface of the tines is also bent forwards to make playing the unusually oriented tines easier and more comfortable. The instrument typically has a span of a few octaves. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:25, 31 December 2023
The llantus is a large lamellophone instrument used in Astalvi traditional music which features an array of fixed pitch chromatic metal tines and one or more levers to adjust the sound of the instrument. Unlike other lamellophone instruments, the tines of the llantus are bent in the middle, leading to their distinctive sound.
Construction
The llantus consists of a large resonator box with a grid of tines arranged on top in a staggered arrangement, following an isometric note layout. There are multiple rows of bridges at different heights to accomodate both the grid layout and to account for the vertical and horizontal sizes of the tines scaling with the pitch they produce. Each tine is bent at roughly half its vibrating length at roughly a 60 degree angle, which causes their first overtone to occur at twice the fundamental frequency, producing a more resonant and clear sound than a straight tine. The playing surface of the tines is also bent forwards to make playing the unusually oriented tines easier and more comfortable. The instrument typically has a span of a few octaves.
Most modern llantus have a mute pedal which presses a damper into the tines, which can be used to play staccato or to quiet any previously plucked tines. Some llantus also have a second pedal which presses a shaped bar into the tines so that they vibrate against it, altering their tone color.
Because of its large size, llantus have to be mounted on legs rather than held in the hands or lap like other lamellophone instruments. Llantus also come with lids to protect the highly exposed tines to protect them from being damaged while the instrument is not in use.