Suona

Sound and Character

The sound of the suona is piercing, sharp, bright, triumphant, and extremely loud. It is capable of imitating bird songs, human laughter, or crying, easily cutting through any street noise.

Design and Features

A conical wooden tube with 7-8 holes, crowned with a metal bell (butterfly) at the end and equipped with a small double reed made of reed cane.

Genres Used In

• Chinese folk holidays, weddings, and ceremonies
• Rural gong and drum ensembles (chuge)
• Modern Chinese crossover shows