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Di: a transverse bam boo flute with six finger holes, a month hole, and other hole covered by a thin membrane.

Di. Di: a transverse bam boo flute with six finger holes, a month hole, and other hole covered by a thin membrane. History: was introduced into China from Central Asia (Xi Yu) early in the Han dynasty. Function

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Di: a transverse bam boo flute with six finger holes, a month hole, and other hole covered by a thin membrane.

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  1. Di • Di: a transverse bam boo flute with six finger holes, a month hole, and other hole covered by a thin membrane. • History: was introduced into China from Central Asia (Xi Yu) early in the Han dynasty. • Function • Ancient time: the di was used in military ensembles. It has been included in the ritual ensembles for many centuries. • Today: popular as a solo instrument in from folk ballads to regional ensembles and operas. • Types: • Bandi: shorter, popular folk instrument • Qidi: more common in operatic performance • Famous Piece: • Suzhou Scenery

  2. Xiao • Xiao: an end-blow bamboo flute having five finger holes in the front, one finger hole in the back, and one blowing hole on the top. • History: emerged during Zhou dynasty (11th to 3rd century BC). • Function • Performed in ensemble music and in solo style. The xiao is found in all sizhu ensembles. • Types: • Zizhu xiao: thin, long-internodal xiao. • Dong xiao (open xiao): short, broad xiao • Yuping xiao: a slender and often handsomely decorated flute • Famous Piece: • Su Wu Herding Sheep

  3. Sheng • Sheng: a free-reed mouth organ consisting of a circle of bamboo pipes, each with a reed fitted on its lower end, inserted into a copper, wood or gourd base. • History: emerged during Zhou dynasty (11th to 3rd century BC). • Function • An important instrument in Jiannan Sizhu and very widely used in northern Chuida ensembles • Famous Piece: • Fan Huen Xiang

  4. Sona • Sona: a double-reed conical instrument, made of a wooden tube with a reed attached at one end and a copper bell skirt on the other end.. • History: introduced from Central Asia during Ming Dynasty. • Function • In regional ensembles, folk dances, processionals (weddings and funerals), and traditional opera accompaniment. • Famous Piece: • Busy Greeting within the Birds

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