Słowo "flet" kojarzy się Europejczykowi z aerofonem wargowym, którego użycie polega na wdmuchiwaniu ustami powietrza do wnętrza instrumentu poprzez ustnik umiejscawiany pomiędzy wargami. Tymczasem w basenie Oceanu Spokojnego niezmiernie popularny jest inny typ aerofonu - mianowicie flet nosowy, którego używanie stanowiło bardzo istotny element wielu aborygeńskich kultur tego rejonu. Autochtoni tajwańscy wykształcili w sobie wirtuozerię grania na dwóch połączonych fletach nosowych, zrobionych z łodygi bambusa - co jest już nosową "protofeltnią" Pana. Zainteresowanych fletem nosowym - odsyłam do podlinkowanych materiałów.

"The nose flute has played an important role in the history of many of the Austronesian peoples and their tribes. But however popular this simple instrument is throughout the world, there’s something very special about the nose flute played by the indigenous people of Taiwan. For it is only among Taiwanese aboriginal tribes that you will find the rather unique twin-pipe nose flute.Although the twin-pipe nose flute is an integral part of the culture and history of many of the region’s indigenous people such as the Rukai, Amis, and the Pinuyuman, it is the Paiwan tribe that is most famous for rekindling interest in this historical instrument. In fact, the Paiwan is the one tribe on the island that boasts a large number of teachers and students of the nose flute.Traditionally, tribes did not allow women to play the twin-pipe nose flute, with only the men allowed such an honor. As warriors of the tribe, the men would not want to reveal their vulnerable side by crying or showing too much emotion in public. So in times of mourning or sadness, the twin-pipe nose flute was the perfect conduit to express their sorrow. But even though the notes are often melancholy, this is not to say that the instrument was reserved for times of sadness."


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