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'''Shawm''' or '''Gyaling''' ([[Wyl.]] ''rgya gling | '''Shawm''' or '''Gyaling''' (Tib. རྒྱ་གླིང་, ''Gyaling'', [[Wyl.]] ''rgya gling'') - a traditional woodwind instrument used in Tibet resembling an oboe. It originates from China, which is reflected in its name, with ''Gya'' refering to China. It is a double reed instrument and it requires a circular breathing technique to play, which brings forth a linear sound, even while the musician inhales. | ||
Out of the [[four activities|four enlightened activities]], the shawm is related to enriching. | |||
[[Category:Musical Instruments]] | [[Category:Musical Instruments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:10, 27 January 2018
Shawm or Gyaling (Tib. རྒྱ་གླིང་, Gyaling, Wyl. rgya gling) - a traditional woodwind instrument used in Tibet resembling an oboe. It originates from China, which is reflected in its name, with Gya refering to China. It is a double reed instrument and it requires a circular breathing technique to play, which brings forth a linear sound, even while the musician inhales.
Out of the four enlightened activities, the shawm is related to enriching.