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Saenghwang

The saenghwang is a musical instrument. It originates from Korea. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The saenghwang (Korean: 생황) is a traditional Korean wind instrument. It is a free reed mouth organ derived from the Chinese sheng. It is related to the Japanese instrument shō, which is also derived from the sheng.

The instrument was referred to historically as saeng (생; 笙) or u (우) during the Goryeo period.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a saenghwang sound like?

Where does the saenghwang come from?

The saenghwang originates from Korea.

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