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Woodblock

fiachr_a · 2015-10-15 16:46:38

Does anyone know why the woodblock got used in so much classical music from the 20th century? It's a strange instrument to use but appeared a lot in post WW2 compositions.

15-10-2015 05:46PM

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Does anyone know why the woodblock got used in so much classical music from the 20th century? It's a strange instrument to use but appeared a lot in post WW2 compositions.

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