A hybrid crossover of brass and woodwind
Suona is rather unique. It is sort of a crossover between brass and
woodwind. The sound of Suona is energetic, unapologetically harsh, abrasively
brash, and proud-to-be-so-loud, blasting out everythings in sight.
It is wild.

Suona is believed to be derived from the Persian Zurna and slowly adopted
by the Chinese in the course of history. By the time of the Ming Dynasty
(14th - 17th century), Suona is documented as a prevalent instrument in
China.

Today, Suona is still widely used in the local (especially the rural areas)
Chinese activities such as weddings or religious festivals. Some modified
versions of Suona are now the official instruments of large traditional
Chinese orchestras.

http://www.chineekong.com/suona.htm

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