Danso

ca. 1980

Not on view

The danso is an end-blown vertical flute with four finger holes and a thumb hole in the back. The flutist can play a higher octave with increased volume and force of air. Danso literally means short, vertical flute, and in matching its name, it is the shortest vertical wind instrument.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Danso
Date: ca. 1980
Geography: Korea
Culture: Korean
Medium: Bamboo
Dimensions: L. 38.6 cm (15-3/16 in.); Diam. 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); Diam. of bore 1.2 cm (7/16 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-end-blown flute (vertical)
Credit Line: Gift of Daewoo Group, 1981
Object Number: 1981.28.6
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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