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The {{Term/Store|Ocarina of Time||Series, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Fact}} It is an instrument [[Link]] uses to play [[Music]]. It is a {{wp|Ocarina#Types|transverse ocarina}} (also known as a "sweet potato ocarina").

The Ocarina of Time's origins are unknown, since its history is only briefly spoken of in {{OoT|-}}. [[Princess Zelda]] mentions that the sacred instrument has been secretly passed down for generations within the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]], kept safe from those who would exploit its power to cause others harm.<ref>{{Cite|And another thing you need...is the treasure that the Royal Family keeps along with this legend... The Ocarina of Time!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ganondorf's target was one of the keys to the Sacred Realm...the hidden treasure of the Royal Family... The Ocarina of Time!|Impa|OoT}}</ref> As such, it is a treasured heirloom of the Royal Family and will only be given to the one who will open the [[Door of Time]] to retrieve the [[Master Sword]]. Full of endless mysterious powers, the Ocarina of Time proves to be a magical instrument that serves many hidden purposes which only a selected few can truly uncover.

===Playing the Ocarina of Time===

[[File:Ootpitches.png|thumb|right|250px|Chart showing the Ocarina of Time's range of notes]]

Despite the image shown here, the Ocarina is in fact capable of playing all chromatic notes between the low B and high F, meaning that notes like C-sharp and E-flat can be played with the correct combination of button presses. For example, a C-sharp can be played with the button combination of 'up-C' and 'Z'^N64 or 'A' and down on the D-Pad^3DS.

==={{OoT|-}}===

The Ocarina of Time is first introduced when young Link meets Princess Zelda in the [[Castle Courtyard]] in {{OoT}}. After the young hero shows her the [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]] of the Forest, the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the young princess entrusts Link with the secret tale of the [[Sacred Realm]] that has been passed down for generations by the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite|I'm going to tell you the secret of the Sacred Realm that has been passed down by the Royal Family of Hyrule. Please keep this a secret from everyone...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Princess Zelda tells how the only way the Sacred Realm can be accessed in [[Hyrule]] is by entering through the [[Temple of Time]]; however, its entrance is sealed by a stone wall called the [[Door of Time]] that can only be opened by collecting the three Spiritual Stones and playing the "[[Song of Time]]" on the mystical instrument known as the Ocarina of Time.<ref>{{Cite|That's right... The Temple of Time is the entrance through which you can enter the Sacred Realm from our world. But the entrance is sealed with a stone wall called the Door of Time. And, in order to open the door, it is said that you need to collect three Spiritual Stones. And another thing you need...is the treasure that the Royal Family keeps along with this legend... The Ocarina of Time!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Princess Zelda goes on to tell how the [[Ganondorf]], the King of the [[Gerudo]], is trying to reach the Sacred Realm and retrieve the [[Triforce]] from within and use it to conquer the entire world.<ref>{{Cite|I told my father about my dream... However, he didn't believe it was a prophecy... But...I can sense that man's evil intentions! What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it! And, he wants to conquer Hyrule... no, the entire world! Link...now, we are the only ones who can protect Hyrule! Please!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> As such, the princess promises to protect the Ocarina of Time with all her power while Link collects the two remaining Spiritual Stones in order to obtain the Triforce before Ganondorf does and defeat him with its power.<ref>{{Cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it! You go find the other two Spiritual Stones! Let's get the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and then defeat him!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>

*"{{Term|MM3D|Scarecrow's Song|link}}" – summons the scarecrow [[Pierre]]

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===''Scribblenauts Unlimited''===

The Ocarina of Time can be created in ''[[Scribblenauts Unlimited]]'', but it goes under Ocarina when being written. If the Ocarina is given to Link, he will play the first half of "Epona's Song", and Epona will appear.

==={{HW|-}}===

In {{HW}}, Link can be seen playing the Ocarina of Time, performing "Epona's Song" during the victory animation with the Horse weapon. In the {{MM|-}} DLC pack, [[Young Link]] uses the Ocarina of Time as his base Strong Attack, to exchange his filled Special Attack Meters to fill his [[Magic Meter]].