Traditional Japanese transverse flutes. Either the nōkan, used in Noh, or the ryūteki, used in gagaku (Japanese court music). Left flute: 49 cm in size. The color is reddish-brown, with gold decorations on the surface. A yellow string is tied near the utaguchi (embouchure). There are seven finger holes, evenly spaced. Right flute: 56 cm in size. The color is black, with gold decorations on the surface. A gold ring is applied to the tube end (the end of the flute). There are seven finger holes, evenly spaced. The shinobue is beloved by many for its beautiful tone, and is one of the indispensable instruments in traditional Japanese music.