Cornetto (aka cornett, zink)

Although the cornetto is generally considered part of the brass section, it is actually made of wood, resin or ivory. The fingering is similar to a recorder, but the cornetto's timbre is closer to a trumpet due to its mouthpiece. Etc etc.

This page should contain a general overview of the instrument's past and present. Topics to cover:

• Briefly, what was the original historical use of the instrument? When and where was it popular? What type of ensembles did it play in? (Chamber, orchestra, or both, sacred or secular, etc.)
• How and when was performance of this instrument revived in the 20th century? How commonly is this instrument played? (i.e. is it found in nearly any good EM ensemble, or is it a specialized instrument - in this case, cornetto is fairly specialized.)
• Any general perceptions about the instrument, what it is best known for doing, etc.

Recommended Recordings:

Virtuoso Solo Music For Cornetto, Bruce Dickey - Tragicomedia (Accent)

PHOTOS: Pictures of the cornetto (all kinds - curved and straight).
AUDIO/VIDEO: Any available clips of the cornetto being played.