shanais

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  7. [sound devices by acoustical characteristics]
  8. aerophones
  9. reeds (aerophones)
  10. reedpipes (confined aerophones)
  11. [reedpipes with double reed]
  12. [reedpipes with double reed: with conical bore]
  13. shawms
  14. shanais
Scope note
Shawms of northern India, with the reed mounted on a conical metal staple, wrapped with string to make an airtight fit into the wood pipe, seven equidistant fingerholes, and a moderately flared brass bell.
shanais
Accepted term: 09-Mar-2026