Soprano ophicleide in B-flat mid-19th century Adolphe (Antoine Joseph) Sax Belgian, active France The ophicleide is a low brass instument that was used in bands and orchestras during the nineteenth century. It was replaced by the seeking to create a loud, low woodwind instrument, Adolphe Sax experimented with placing a bass clarinet mouthpiece on an ophicleide. This idea spawned the first Soprano ophicleide in B-flat. French. mid-19th century. Brass. France. Aerophone-Lip Vibrated

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