rkang-glings

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Scope note
Trumpets of Tibet, historically made from a human tibia, though the term now refers to bone trumpets covered in metal, as well as small metal trumpets in general. They are usually played in pairs.
rkang-glings
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024