Danso

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19th century · Bamboo · Musical Instruments

The danso is an end-blown vertical flute with four finger holes and a thumb hole in the back. The flutist can play a higher octave with increased volume and force of air. Danso literally means short, vertical flute, and in matching its name, it is the shortest vertical wind instrument.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Bamboo

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889