👉 A girandola is a type of musical instrument that produces both a loud and soft sound. The name "girandola" comes from its resemblance to a bird's wing, which can be heard as it vibrates. It consists of two pipes connected by a bellows or resonator that is tuned so that it makes a high-pitched sound when the air passes through it. The instrument was originally used in the Middle Ages for playing harpsichord music and later for other instruments