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swazzle
swazzle (ˈswɒz(ə)l) Also swozzle. [Var. swatchel.] In a Punch and Judy show: an instrument consisting of two convex metal pieces bound together with a length of tape stretched from side to side between them, which is held in the mouth of the puppeteer and is used to produce the characteristic squeak...
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Swazzle
See also
Eunuch flute
Kazoo
External links
Punch's Swazzle: Construction at Punch & Judy: The Punch Page
Making a Swazzle at Punch and Judy on the Web The Punch's Swazzle
Membranophones
Puppetry
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Kasperle
Punch performances also differ from Kasper by use of a "swazzle." The swazzle is used to give Punch a high pitched, squeaky sound.
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swatchel
swatchel slang. (ˈswɒtʃəl) Also 9 schwassle. [Perh. f. G. schwätzeln, frequentative form of schwatzen to chatter, tattle.] An older form of swazzle; also interpreted as the name for Mr. Punch in a Punch and Judy show. Freq. attrib., as swatchel box, swatchel cove (see quots.).1854 Househ. Words 24 S...
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Eunuch flute
See also
Kazoo
Swazzle
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References
Attribution:
Early musical instruments
Singing membranophones
Toy instruments and noisemakers
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Petrushka
However, the voice of Petrushka was distinct from the other characters on stage through use of a swazzle (Russian: пищик, pishchik). The dialogue was based on a momentary change of the swazzle and the "live" voice of other characters.
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Kazoo
See also
Party horn
Eunuch flute
Swazzle
References
Further reading
Invaluable survey of popular instruments in use in Italy, ranging from percussion
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Polari
particular words that relate to puppet performance: "'' – figures, frame, scenes, properties. '' – call, or unknown tongue" ("unknown" is a reference to the "swazzle
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Space Ritual
Dik Mik (Michael Davies) – audio generator, electronics
Del Dettmar – synthesizer
Simon King – drums
Robert "Bob" Calvert – poetry, vocals ("poet and swazzle
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