The shape of the short flute is similar to that of the Han hole flute, but the body is thin and short, with a total length of 35 to 37 centimeters. Traditional short flutes are mostly made of bamboo, but also made of hollow wood. There is a blowing hole at the upper end, 5 sound-pressing holes (4 in the front and 1 in the rear) on the body of the tube, and a sound-outlet hole at the lower end. ...
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