Hichiriki (篳篥)

Japanese

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This Japanese shawm has an unusual reverse conical bore that narrows at the open end. It is used in Gagaku Imperial Court Music and in native court vocal genres.

Hichiriki (篳篥), Wood, bamboo, Japanese

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