I would venture to say that it got its name from its appearance.
Wood and Brass makes.
It is brass if you have to make an embochere and buzz. It doesnt neccassarily HAVE to b made out of brass. therefore, I am 80% sure a Serpent is brass
quetzal means bird and coatl serpent, that is serpent that flies or plumed serpent
One ancestor is an instrument called the serpent.
The Serpent's Shadow.The Serpent's Shadow
serpent bearer
its a serpent, brass mouthpiece with woodwind like features
A long wind instrument is called a "trombone." It is a brass instrument characterized by its telescoping slide mechanism, which allows the player to change the pitch by varying the length of the tubing. Trombones are commonly used in orchestras, bands, and jazz ensembles. Other examples of long wind instruments include the didgeridoo and the serpent.
Medusa
aphophis?
"Hydra"
tanis: serpent