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What musical intruments are used in estampie?

Estampie is a medieval dance form that originated in France. It is characterised by its lively and energetic rhythm. Estampie was one of the first forms of polyphonic music and was often played by a group of instruments. The most common instruments used in estampie were:

- Lute

- Fiddle

- bagpipe

- shawm

- recorder

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