Rackett

Rackett (Accepted)

Rackett (Accepted)

A rackett is a double-reed musical instrument, dating from the 16th Century [Grove 20:719].  It has a compact body in which multiple air columns are drilled and joined, thus achieving the low notes of a bassoon in a very small space.  No examples of the rackett have been found in medieval armory.  For related charges, see hautboy.

Stefan von der Heide bears:  Argent semy of musical notes sable, on a pale gules a rackett Or.

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