The nai (archaic: muscal) is a Romanian and also Moldavian diatonic pan flute used since the 17th century and used in lăutari bands.
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The nai has usually about 22 pipes made of bamboo or reed. They are arranged in a curved array with lower pipes on the left, allowing a greater speed of play. The pitch of each pipe is adjusted with beeswax; usually nais are in G or C.