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481 taegŭm

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Korea
bamboo; L.75.5cm
fingerholes: 6 ;soundhole: 1 ; ornamental holes: 2
range: bb-eb''''

Also called by its proper noun chŏttae. A thin membrane of bamboo or reed covers the hole between the mouthhole and the fingerholes, and vibrates when the instrument is blown. Used in classical and folk music styles. The instrument in the archives is a classical music model.


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