Meaning of khene | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A traditional musical instrument of Laos, being a type of bamboo mouth organ.
2. Alternative spelling of khene.
   alt-of, alternative

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Examples

“There are processions led by dancers with castanets and accompanied by musicians playing the Kène.”

“The khene was once used to call⟳ warriors to fight⟳. Now it is used for ceremonies.”

“The Lao khaen, however, is the most sophisticated of all the bamboo mouth organs – it takes great skill to play⟳ it properly.”

“I then suggested that he should play⟳ a tune⟳ on the khène while I improvised an accompaniment on the ukelele.”

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