From Wikipedia
The Nohkan (能管) is a high pitched, Japanese transverse bamboo flute, or fue (笛). It is commonly used in traditional Imperial Noh and Kabuki theatre. The nohkan flute was created by Kan'ami and his son Zeami in the 15th century, during the time when the two were transforming the Noh theatre forms Dengaku and Sarugaku.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a nohkan sound like?
Where does the nohkan come from?
The nohkan originates from Japan.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1058772 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Nohkan – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Uta-you_Shinobue_and_Nohkan.jpg : Yasuhiko Sano derivative work: Scapler ( talk ) – Public domain