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ABOUT
DIZI
The dizi is a Chinese transverse flute. It is also sometimes known as the di or hengdi, and has varieties including the qudi and bangdi
These names are likely to have multiple spellings, too, depending on the transliteration used to convert from Chinese names. Nonetheless, dizi seems to be the most common name (and written form) used in the West.
The dizi is a major Chinese musical instrument, popular not only in Chinese folk music, Chinese operas, and Chinese orchestras, but also used in music exported to the west. The dizi has a deep, rich history, and a lasting appeal. Traditionally, the dizi has also been popular among the Chinese common people, since it is simple to make, easy to carry, and beautiful when played.
Most dizi are made of bamboo, which explains why dizi are sometimes known by simple names such as "Chinese bamboo flute."
SHENG
The Chinese sheng is a mouth-blown free reed instrument (the first) consisting essentially of vertical tubes, in the Chinese Orchestra.
It is thought that Johann Wilde and Pere Amiot traveled to China and brought the first shengs back to Europe in 1740 and 1777 respectively, although some believe shengs were known in Europe centuries earlier. However, it was only in the early 1800s that Amiot's sheng inspired the invention of the harmonica, accordion, and reed organ.
Sheng generally serves as accompaniment for Chinese music pieces in an orchestra, while being given little or no melody.
SUONA
The suona, also called the laba or haidi, is a Han Chinese shawm (oboe). It has a distinctively loud and high-pitched sound, and is used frequently in Chinese traditional music ensembles, particularly those that perform outdoors.
It is an important instrument in the folk music of northern China, particularly the province of Shandong, where it has long been used for festival and military purposes. It is still used, in combination with sheng mouth organs, gongs, drums, and sometimes other instruments, in wedding and funeral processions. Such wind and percussion ensembles are called chuida or guchui.
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