Bore (wind instruments)
In music, the bore of a wind instrument (including woodwind and brass) is its interior chamber. This defines a flow path through which air travels, which is set into vibration to produce sounds. The shape of the bore has a strong influence on the instrument's timbre.
Two instruments distinguished solely by bore
Trumpet: cylindrical
Difference may not be visible externally
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