a type of vertical end-blown flute
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a type of vertical end-blown Chinese flute
formalRefers specifically to the 'dongxiao', a traditional Chinese flute that is played vertically. It is characterized by not having a closed bottom end (open hole at the bottom), which distinguishes it from some other flutes like the 'xiao' which may have a closed end. It produces a deep, mellow sound.
Tā他
shàn擅
cháng长
yǎn演
zòu奏
dòng洞
xiāo箫
。
He is skilled at playing the dongxiao.
Zhè这
shǒu首
gǔ古
qǔ曲
shì适
hé合
yòng用
dòng洞
xiāo箫
lái来
yǎn演
yì绎
。
This ancient melody is suitable for interpretation with the dongxiao.
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Dòng洞
xiāo箫
de的
yīn音
sè色
yōu悠
yuǎn远
ér而
shēn深
chén沉
。
The timbre of the dongxiao is distant and deep.