The long suona is a Korean double-reed air-sounding instrument. In ancient times, it was called Daping Xiao and Taiping Xiao. Also known as suona, it has a long history and is popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other provinces, especially in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.
The ancient Taiping flute has a long tube and is usually made of hard jujube wood or pear wood. There is a copper bell mouth at the lower end of the tube body.
In ancient times, it was used in military activities, and the suona was the main wind instrument in the army when marching to fight, charging into battle, victorious, etc. During the Three Kingdoms period of Korea (1st century to 7th century), it has been circulated in the court and the folk. It is one of the three musical instruments of the "Tang Department" in the court. It is used by the folks during the slack of farming or when the harvest is celebrated. It can be used for solo entertainment. It can also be used to accompany singing and dancing.