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The piri is a double-reed instrument with seven holes in the front and one in the back. There are four types, and the hyang piri is the longest and most common. The hyang piri has a loud and nasal tone and often plays the main melody. Piri are used in both court and vernacular music.
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Title: Hyang piri
Date: 1980
Geography: Korea
Culture: Korean
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: L. 26.2 cm (10-3/8 in.); 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: Gift of Daewoo Group, 1981
Object Number: 1981.28.7
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