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Khlui

Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments describes a Khlui as a ‘Bamboo duct flute of Thailand’. The size of this instrument suggests it is the smallest of the three types, known as a khlui l?p. There are seven finger holes plus two pairs of holes at right angles to each at the foot of the instrument; thumb hole plus a hole covered with a small square of paper to create the buzzing sound.

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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 432mm. Diameter: 23.3–24.8mm.