Shakuhachi

The shakuhachi is a Japanese end-blown bamboo flute whose breathy tone can hold silence, pitch bend, and rough attack inside a single gesture. It is associated with Zen Buddhist practice, solo honkyoku pieces, ensemble music, and modern composition. The tag connects Japan, flute traditions, chant-like meditation, and the expressive force of breath in music.

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