Which of these instruments is a traditional Japanese wind instrument?
The shakuhachi
The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese flute made from a single piece of bamboo. Its distinctive sound, capable of capturing a range of deep emotions from meditation to melancholy, has played a central role in Japanese music, particularly in the practice of Zen meditation. Historically, it was used by monks of the Fuke sect of Zen Buddhism as a tool for spiritual teaching, illustrating the quest for enlightenment through breathing and breath.
