The xun – pronounced huen in Cantonese – is a flute shaped like an egg but with a flat bottom. It is the signature clay instrument of modern Chinese orchestras. Modern examples have multiple ...

Chaozhou music is a general term for the folk instrumental music popular in the Chaozhou region of Guangdong Province. Its forms vary and its style is characteristic of the southern lands.

The melodious coos of flutes are blissful when you listen ... The dizi is used in various forms of Chinese music, from classical to folk, and its bright, penetrating tone makes it a standout ...

The Western Illinois University Museum is proud to collaborate with the Asian American Heritage Coalition (AAHC) to host a special community event that will mark the launch of the AAHC and its new ...

The Chinese clay flute ... The instrument is similar to the ocarina used in Western music, in that both are small, handheld flutes. However, the xun does not have a protruding mouthpiece, and ...

who blend into the scenes with their Tang Dynasty attire and pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute), bamboo flute and drum performances. An agglomeration of ethnic and folk music styles is adopted.