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lituus

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[Latin]

An ancient Roman brass instrument having the shape of the letter "J" used for marital purposes. Bach used the term lituus in his Cantata No. 118, but it is uncertain to what instrument he is referring.

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Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:15:25