Danso

Unknown

ca. 1980 · 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

ca. 1980

Medium

Bamboo

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Daewoo Group, 1981