Dung chen

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This elongated straight metal trumpet from Tibet is an incredible 10 feet (3 m) long. The dung chen produces a deep and powerful sound that is sometimes difficult to control. Trumpets of this kind are heard mainly in Buddhist rituals, particularily in temple orchestras. They are made in identical pairs, out of copper, brass, or silver.

Family
Brasses
Pitch range
Up to three notes.
Material
Brass, silver, or copper.
Size
Variable : this example is 10 ft (3 m) long.
Origins
The dung chen is from Tibet. It is played in Buddhist monasteries.
Classification
Aerophone: an instrument that produces its sound by the vibration of a column of air.
And also...
Dung chen are always played in pair's. In temple orchestras they play long, low notes, known as pedal notes.

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