Conclusion
The 16th century and early 17th century saw the continual improvement of many types of instruments. Woodwind instrument bores were redesigned to extend their range and improve their tone quality. Viols and violins were provided with sound posts to enhance their sound. The compass of keyboard instruments was widened and new tuning systems were developed.
The Renaissance was, as its name implies, a period of renewal, invention, and rejuvenation of both music and instruments.
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