 Three-part soprano recorder in castello or zapatero "boxwood" | |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 421.221.12 (Flute with internal duct and finger holes) |
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The soprano recorder in C, also known as the descant, is the third-smallest instrument of the modern recorder family and is usually played as the highest voice in four-part ensembles (SATB = soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Since its finger spacing is relatively small, it is often used in music education for children first learning to play an instrument.