Minteki Explained

The minteki (kanji: 明笛; also called shinteki (kanji: 清笛)) is a Japanese transverse bamboo flute, a fue. It was first introduced to Japan from China in 1629.^[1] It is found in minshingaku (明清楽) ensembles.^[2]

See also

• Ryuteki
• Bamboo musical instruments

Notes and References

1. http://www2.tvs12.jp/~h_24kawa/newpage04.html "明笛", 伝統楽器とハイテク
2. http://www.geidai.ac.jp/labs/koizumi/english/gcato/html-text/469.html "469 shinteki", KMFA: Koizumi Fumio Memorial Archives