Hyang piri

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1980 · Wood · Musical Instruments

The piri is a double-reed instrument with seven holes in the front and one in the back. There are four types, and the hyang piri is the longest and most common. The hyang piri has a loud and nasal tone and often plays the main melody. Piri are used in both court and vernacular music.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1980

Medium

Wood

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Daewoo Group, 1981