p’iri: Quick Facts

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Musician in a traditional ensemble playing a se-p'iri, the Korean oboe (p'iri) in its smallest and softest-sounding form.

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hyang-p’iri se-p’iri tang-p’iri guan Korean music reed instrument ajaeng haegŭm kŏmungo kayagŭm taegŭm reed organ janggu pansori

Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity)

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Gong. Closeup of a khong wong gong circle chime. Thai classical musical instrument, part of piphat ensemble. (percussion, music)

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