double-reed woodwind instrument originally from Central Asia and used in traditional Chinese music

Ancient double-reed wind instrument made of bamboo with a reed mouthpiece, originally introduced from Central Asia and often associated with the nomadic Qiang or Tatar peoples; sometimes used in military contexts to frighten enemy horses; its sound is described as mournful

ancient double-reed wind instrument made of bamboo, similar to an oboe and typically having seven or nine holes, originally from Central Asia

An ancient double-reed wind instrument made of bamboo with a reed mouthpiece, originally from Central Asia; its sound is often described as mournful or used in military contexts to startle horses.