Question

question 5 of 10
which instrument is an ancestor of the modern tuba?
a. sackbut
b. serpent
c. shawm
d. cornetto

Explanation:

The serpent is a low - pitched wind instrument that is considered an ancestor of the modern tuba. The sackbut is an ancestor of the trombone, the shawm is an ancestor of the oboe, and the cornetto is a Renaissance instrument not directly ancestral to the tuba.

Answer:

B. Serpent