能のう管かん

noun

noh flute

A transverse bamboo flute used in Noh theater, about 39 cm long with seven finger holes. Produces a distinctive high-pitched sound essential to Noh music.

• 能のう管かんの音ね色いろは、能のう楽がくの雰ふん囲い気きを一いっ層そう引ひき立たてる。

  The tone of the noh flute further enhances the atmosphere of Noh theater.