Cromorne, also known as cromorn or kromorn, is a woodwind instrument that was popular during the baroque era. It has a deep, reedy tone and is typically made of wood, with a curved or straight tube and a conical bore. Synonyms for cromorne include the crumhorn, which is similar in tone and design but has a more distinct, nasal sound. Other synonyms include the shawm, which is a double-reed instrument with a brighter tone, and the dulcian, a predecessor of the bassoon with a more mellow sound. All of these instruments were popular in early music, and can add a unique and distinctive sound to modern ensembles looking to capture the flavor of the baroque era.