Kong Audio Xun

Kong Audio Xun

Xun. One of the earliest instruments in China. Archeological excavation discovered Xun from sites more than 7,000 years ago. It is very similar to orcarina, but without a fipple. Xun is considered as a ritual instrument in Chinese history.

Mostly used for court music after the Han dynasty till modern days. As time passes, Xun evolves into a mature instrument capable of performing on its own. Xun has a very unique errie sound character that can be fitted for filmic scoring. A famous Tang essay praised Xun: "How great Xun is! It's so elegant, so balanced, so natural and so thick. No wonder the sages would love it.

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