Suling

Suling 1. *cross flute of E. and C. Java, with 6 fingerholes and silver mounts. Called bangsi in Batavia, Java (121); 2. *ring flute of E. and C. Java, made of bamboo. The top is closed by a natural node; a notch is cut in this end and in the tube. A narrow bamboo ring is tied around the upper extremity, guiding the player's breath to the lower edge of the aperture; 4, 5, or 6 fingerholes are pierced at the lower end of the tube. This form of suling is the most pop. solo instr. of Java (121)…