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Zhuangdi overview

Zhuangdi

Zhuang flute (pinyin: Zhuàng dí), called slave in Zhuang language, literally translated as flute, is popular in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Longlin, Xilin, Tianlin, Baise, Napo, Debao, Jingxi and other parts of western Guangxi.

The body of the Zhuang flute is made of bamboo, and it is mostly made of a small section of bamboo without knots. The tube length is 38 cm, the outer diameter is 1.8 cm, and the inner diameter is 1.3 cm. There is a blowing hole 6 cm away from the pipe head (left end), and the flute plug is placed in the inner cavity of the pipe body, 0.5 cm away from the blowing hole. In the middle and lower part of the pipe body, there are six sound holes, the first hole is 5.5 cm away from the pipe end (right end), and the sixth hole is 18 centimeters away from the pipe end, and the distance between the sound holes is equal. No membrane holes are provided.

The playing method of Zhuang flute is the same as that of Han bamboo flute. Sounds above e3 are harsh and rarely used. The Zhuang flute is often used for solo, instrumental ensemble or Zhuang opera accompaniment. It is one of the important instruments in the Zhuang eight-music ensemble. In the Zhuang opera ensemble, the Zhuang flute often serves as the lead player.
  • type:edge air musical instrument
  • Pinyin:Zhuàng dí
  • popular area:Longlin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

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