129 robo?

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China(Taiwan)=Atayal?
bamboo, with 4 metal reeds; L.9.4cm

The player holds the instrument horizontally in one hand, placing the end of the reed underneath his palate. With the other hand he pulls the string attached to the base of the reed, causing the reed to vibrate. The pitch of each lamella varies. Played by young men and women when courting and for personal communication.


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