Listen Up! “X” is for Xun

Martha Reynolds 2015 A to Z April 28, 2015March 9, 2015 1 Minute

You were so sure it would be xylophone, right?

The xun is a vessel flute that’s been around in China for about 7,000 years. It’s egg-shaped, with holes in front and back for fingers and thumbs. It was used mainly in palace music, and its sound is associated with ladies in sorrow. Listen up:

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Published April 28, 2015March 9, 2015

4 thoughts on “Listen Up! “X” is for Xun”

Thea O'Brian says:

April 28, 2015 at 4:42 pm

LOL you had me on this one. I thought it would be an Xylophone too!
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Denise Hammond says:

April 28, 2015 at 8:32 am

Not as xylophone. Had no idea there was another instrument starting with X.

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Anabel Marsh says:

April 28, 2015 at 5:46 am

Yes, I was sure it would be xylophone. Spotted two xylophone posts in my feed this morning and was surprised neither was you. The xun is nice and gentle on the ears (unlike yesterday!)

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suesconsideredtrifles says:

April 28, 2015 at 5:19 am

It makes a good sound and looks rather like an ocarina. Sue

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