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The Suona is an ancient Chinese wind instrument
with a history of more than two thousand years. It was already
very popular in the Ming Dynasty. The Suona is made in a number
of different sizes, with ranges ranging from soprano, alto to
bass. It has a wooden body in the middle and a metal bell at
one end and a double reed at the other. The modified Suona is
now fitted with padded keys.
Noted for its high and brilliant tone, the Suona is effective
in capturing the joyful atmosphere on festive occasions and
is, thus, widely used as a leading instrument in festivals,
weddings, as well as funerals. It is also used occasionally
to accompany Chinese operas. |
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