Question

to play the blank the player had to hold the instrument using a crossbar that supported the weight on their shoulder

Answer 1

Answer: cornu

Explanation: A cornu is an ancient Roman brass instrument about 3 m long and is in the shape of the letter "G". The instrument was braced by a crossbar that provides a means of supporting the weight of the instrument on the shoulder of the player.

Answer 2

Cornu

Step-by-step explanation:

A cornu is an ancient Roman brass instrument about 3 m long and is in the shape of the letter "G". The instrument was braced by a crossbar that provides a means of supporting the weight of the instrument on the shoulder of the player.

Therefore the correct answer is cornu.