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Hne
The ''hne'' ( my, နှဲ; also spelled ''hnè'') is a conical shawm of double reed used in the music of Myanmar. Etymology The earliest extant written occurrence of the word ''hne'' dates to 1491 AD and is likely a Middle Mon loan word, derived from ''sanoy''. This sanoy derived from Persian loan word "Shanai". Description The hne ( my, နှဲ)has a sextuple reed (called ''hnegan''), made from the young leaf of the toddy palm, which is soaked for six months. The body of the ''hne'' is made of wood, with a conical bore and seven finger holes at the front, set in a straight line, with a bell (, ''chu'') hung at the top. It has a flaring metal bell and has a loud tone, and is used in an ensemble together with xylophone, tuned gongs, and tuned drums. There are two distinct forms: the smaller form is called the ''hne galay'' () whilst the larger is called the ''hne gyi'' (). The former is used for songs in the ordinary key of the diatonic major scale, while the latter is used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pi (instrument)
''Pi'' ( th, wikt:ปี่, ปี่, ) is the generic term for any of a variety of quadruple reed oboes used in the traditional music of Thailand, ''piphat''. It is very similar in construction and playing technique to Burmese Hne and Cambodian ''sralai''. Varieties An entirely different instrument, a bamboo free reed pipe called ''pi chum'' (ปี่จุม), is used by the Lanna of Northern Thailand. Pi nok The ''pi nok'' is smallest among pi nok, klang, and nai. Pi noks have been played since the ancient times. Pi nai The ''pi nai'' (41–42×4.5 cm) is commonly seen in Thai literature such as ''Phra Aphai Mani''. Pi cha nai The ''pi chanai'' is ''pi song thon'' (ปี่สองท่อน, ''pi'' that consists of two parts). The body part is called ''lao pi'' (เลาปี่), the mouthpiece part is called "lamphong" (ลำโพง). Both parts are made from wood or ivory. It is presumed that the Thais obtained this musical influence from India due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
