sentence: these were the cruit ( a small harp ) and clairseach ( a bigger harp with typically 30 strings ) , the timpan ( a small string instrument played with a bow or plectrum ) , the feadan ( a fife ) , the buinne ( an oboe or flute ) , the guthbuinne ( a bassoon - type horn ) , the bennbuabhal and corn ( hornpipes ) , the cuislenna ( bagpipes -- see great irish warpipes ) , the stoc and sturgan ( clarion or trumpets ) , and the cnamha ( castanets ) .