594 dasuona

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China=Han
wood, with a brass bell; L. 50.3cm
double-reed: reed
fingerholes: front 7, back 1
range:ca. 2 oct. from f; "B^侒 pipe"

Held vertically. The instrument produces a very loud sound. Used in theatrical accompaniment, wind and percussion ensembles, and solo performance. In theatricals it doubles the suona, at the lower octave.

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