Nose Flute (Noun)
Meaning
A flute that is played by blowing through the nostrils (used in some Asian countries).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The traditional nose flute is still used in various cultural ceremonies in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia.
- In rural villages of India, some musicians still practice playing the ancient nose flute, a forgotten relic of the past.
- She picked up the intricate wooden nose flute and carefully placed it at the entrance of her nasal passage, preparing to play the melancholic tune.
- The musicians' performance featured an array of unconventional instruments, including the pungi and the nose flute.
- As a student of Indian folk music, Hemant was determined to master the art of playing the nose flute, despite the difficulty in learning it.