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Xiao (flute)
The xiao () is a version of the xiao, which is narrower and generally in the key of F with eight finger holes, used to accompany the guqin. The narrowness of the qin xiao makes the tone softer, making it more suitable to play with the qin (which is a very quiet instrument).
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