kagura flute (six-holed horizontal flute)
Rare term for a type of flute used in kagura (Shinto theatrical dance). Referred to as 神楽笛 in more common usage.
See also: 神楽笛
The futobue is a type of horizontal flute used in kagura.
Compound of 太 (futo, 'thick') and 笛 (fue, 'flute'), referring to its thicker shape compared to other flutes. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.