Sralai

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The sralai is a Khmer (Cambodian) musical instrument. It is the only wind instrument in the pinpeat ensemble. Its quadruple reed is made of palm leaf, and its body has a slightly conical bore. Its cousin, the Western oboe, has a double reed and a conical bore. The pinpeat instruments tune to the sralai's pitch. The player must learn circular breathing to play continuously without stopping for breath.