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Which instrument is an ancestor of the modern tuba?

O A. Cornetto
OB. Serpent
OC. Sackbut
OD. Shawm

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The serpent is a European bass brasswind instrument that was a predecessor of the tuba. Its snake-like form helps to position the finger holes within reach of the player's hands.
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