Which ancient Roman army instrument is a relative of the bugle?

Buccina.

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Why: The ancient Roman army used the buccina, a predecessor relative of the bugle.

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Answer: Buccina. The ancient Roman army used the buccina, a predecessor relative of the bugle.

  1. Bugle en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugle
    The ancient Roman army used the buccina.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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