Siringo, otherwise siring, or syrinx, is one of the oldest types of wind instruments, which have an equally ancient history and occupy an important place in the culture of various peoples. The syringe was first mentioned in the 16th century as an instrument for religious ceremonies in Ancient Egypt. The origin of the syringa is still unknown, but its analogues can be found among the Indians (the most famous instrument is the jungle flute), and among the ancient Sumerians, and even among the Australian aborigines. The siring itself is also found in America, Europe and Asia, but the instruments themselves arose in different parts of the world at different times, or even completely independently of each other. The first syringism in Russia appears in the second half of the 17th century. It is believed that syringas were mainly used for singing. Musical terminology refers to instrumental music played using siring. The main techniques of the game are pinching the little finger and thumb, which alternate, creating sounds of different pitches.