شوی (ساز)

The shvi (, "whistle", pronounced sh-vee) is an Armenian fipple flute with a labium mouth piece. Commonly made of wood (apricot, boxwood, or ebony) or bamboo and up to in length, it typically has a range of an octave and a-half. The tav shvi is made from apricot wood, it is up to long, and is tuned a fourth lower producing a more lyrical and intimate sound.