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This double-reed instrument is used by night-time noodle vendors. The name derives from the Portuguese word charamela. Probably derived from the Chinese suona, which was brought to Japan sometime after the 16th century. It is used in the kabuki theater ensemble, and in nagauta to suggest a Chinese setting or atmosphere. For the reed, wheat straw is usually used, but sometimes it is made form a plastic drinking straw.
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Title: Charumera
Date: 19th century
Geography: Japan or China
Culture: Japanese
Medium: wood, metal
Dimensions: L. 31.2 cm.; Diam. of pipe c. 1.8 cm. of bell c. 8 cm.
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number: 89.4.2001
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