壎けん

noun

xun (ancient Chinese ocarina-like instrument)

Archaic term for a globular clay flute from ancient China, typically with finger holes. Used only in historical or musical contexts.

• 壎けんは古こ代だい中ちゅう国ごくの土ど製せいの笛ふえで、卵たまご形がたをしている。

  The xun is an ancient Chinese clay flute, shaped like an egg.