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Did These Old Instruments Disappear?

After looking at instruments like the lute, harpsichord, and recorder, a natural question comes up:If they were so widely loved, why did they disappear?The short answer—they didn’t. Their role simply shifted as the world around them changed.Changing Spaces, Changing SoundsEarly instruments were built for small spaces—homes, small gatherings, churches. They...