The Chinese clay flute, from its origins as a hunting tool to its modern use in orchestras and film soundtracks, has a long and rich history C lay, a versatile material that turns into all kinds ...

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 ...

It has long been a popular material for making ... The xiao has often been used by folk music ensembles and to accompany Chinese opera performances. The flute can be played seated or standing ...