A type of wind instrument made from various materials like bamboo, wood, or metal, characterized by holes on its sides that are covered or uncovered by the player's fingers to produce different pitches. Often associated with traditional Japanese music in its narrower interpretation.
A signaling tool that produces sound when breath is blown into it, commonly used for calling or gathering people together, also encompassing items like whistles and calling sticks.
A general term for a family of woodwind instruments, which includes both vertical and horizontal styles, and may refer to specific instruments in cultural contexts, including those used in orchestras and traditional performances.
Example:
ゲームの開始にはが吹かれる。
A sound produced by pursing the lips or using a finger in the mouth to create a melody, resembling that of a flute.
The act of creating a high-pitched tone by expelling air through a tightly sealed mouth, often used for signaling or attracting attention.
A musical sound generated by manipulating airflow through the mouth, frequently accompanied by the use of finger placement for modulation, serving as a form of expression or communication.
The technique of producing a distinct, whistling sound through the lips or with the aid of fingers in the mouth, often employed in various cultural or recreational contexts.
Example:
彼はメロディーを口笛で吹き始めた。
A sound produced by a device to alert others to danger or to signal for caution, commonly used in vehicles such as trains and cars.
An auditory signal designed to provoke attention or warn of impending danger, often associated with transportation systems.
A warning sound emitted by a mechanism to ensure safety, particularly in contexts involving locomotion, such as railways and roads.
A distinctive noise, typically made by a whistle-like apparatus, intended to communicate alerts or commands in various scenarios, especially in traffic or railway environments.
A section of the throat that includes the part where the airway passes, particularly associated with the vocal cords and the adam's apple area.
The region of the throat where the trachea is located, often identified with the anatomical prominence known as the adam's apple, playing a role in sound production and airway function.
A type of flute that is held horizontally when played, characterized by having a mouthpiece and seven finger holes, traditionally used in various forms of Japanese music.
A collective term for several specific types of transverse flutes found in Japanese folk and classical music, such as Kagura, Ryuteki, Komabue, Nokan, and Shinobue.
A historical reference in Japanese literature, associated with a female character from the "Heike Monogatari," illustrating a connection between the instrument and cultural narratives.