chinese-musical-instruments

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Qi (pinyin: Qiāng) originated from the "Silk Road" that was directly introduced to Xinjiang, which should have been earlier than the end of the Ming Dynasty, and then spread to Hami, eastern Xinjiang at the end of the 18th century.

changgu

There are three common types of long drums (pinyin: cháng gǔ), one is the Korean long drum, the other is the Yao nationality long drum, and the other is the Fuzhou wolf string. The Korean long drum is mainly popular in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province and other areas inhabited by Koreans, also known as Fugu. The Yao nationality long drum has been circulated in the Song Dynasty. It is mostly made of Yanzhi wood with fine craftsmanship. It is mainly used for dance accompaniment. Fuzhou wolf string, also known as Fuzhou long drum, is a traditional Fujian folk percussion instrument, which is mostly used in Fujian folk music.

Ma Gu Hu

Maguhu (pinyin: mǎ gǔ hú) is a stringed instrument of the Zhuang people. The Zhuang people are called Ran Du and Ran Lie. It is popular in Xilin, Longlin, Tianlin, Baise, Jingxi, Debao area of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Zhuang areas in Yunnan, Hunan and other provinces.

yuangu

The round drum (pinyin: Yuán gǔ) is a mixture of the Manchu and the Korean people. In Manchu, it is called Tongken, also known as carrying drum. The Koreans are also called flat drums and folk drums. Popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other provinces, especially in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province.

nasi huqin

Naxi huqin (pinyin: nà xī hú qin) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Naxi people. The Naxi people also call it the Dragon Head Huqin and Dahu because of the large size of the dragon head and the qin barrel. The shape is relatively simple, the tone is soft and rich, and it is used in "Baisha fine music" and "Naxi ancient music". Popular in Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province.

Sixian Hu

Sixianhu (Pinyin: sì xián hú) Sixianhu is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Zhuang people. The timbre is rich and used for folk song accompaniment. Popular in Tian'e County, Hechi Area, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Four hus of Yi nationality

The Yi Sihu (pinyin: yí zú sì hú) is a bow and stringed musical instrument of the Yi people. Compared with the Han and Mongolian Sihus, the size is smaller and the sound is crisp and bright. Popular in Chuxiong, Yongren and other places in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

Buyi Sihu

Buyi Sihu (pinyin: bù yī sì hú) is a bow-drawn stringed musical instrument of the Buyi and Miao nationalities. The Miao people are also called Sixian Hu. Popular in Guizhou Province, Qiannan, Qianxi Nan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.

Comz

Komzi (pinyin: kǎo mǔ zī) is a plucked stringed musical instrument of the Kirgiz people. and so on.

bizong

筚 Zong (pinyin: bì zǒng) is a single-reed gas-sounding instrument of the Jingpo and De'ang peoples. Due to the differences in popular areas, ethnic branches and dialects, it is also called Yuman, Nongzhan, Yuye, Mengyue, Gelang, Ajian Sanji, Aji Sanji, etc. It is popular in Luxi, Ruili, Longchuan, Yinghe, Lianghe, and Tengchong and Longling in Baoshan, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

fine grain

小筚篥 (pinyin: xì bì lì) is called "grass splitting force" in Korean, and is commonly known as "pipe" in the folk. Originated from ancient 筚篥. In the Goryeo music of the nine and ten pieces of music in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Xiaoyu and Taopiyu have been used, which are the vertical double-reed gas-sounding instruments favored by the Korean people. Pronunciation loud and clear, high-pitched and vigorous tone. It is suitable for playing Korean-style music with a strong local flavor. Can be played solo, ensemble or accompaniment. It is popular in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province and areas inhabited by Koreans.

long suona

The long suona (pinyin: bā lā màn) is a Korean double-reed air-sounding instrument. In ancient times, it was called Daping Xiao and Taiping Xiao. Also known as suona. It is popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other provinces, especially in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.

Leyou

Leyou (pinyin: lè yóu) is a folk double-reed vertical joy instrument of the Buyi people. Shaped like a suona, without a bowl, it is played with a worm whistle, which can be played solo or as an accompaniment to singing. It is popular in the vast area of southwestern Guizhou.

Shuangguanmendi

Double-pipe muffled flute (pinyin: shuāng guǎn mèn dí), a double-reed air-sounding instrument of the Yi nationality, is popular in Nanhua, Shuangbai and Nanjian Yi Autonomous County of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and Nanjian Yi Autonomous County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.

duo

Duo (pinyin: duó) is a bronze percussion instrument of the Chinese Bronze Age, similar to a bell but slightly larger. Shaped like a nao, zheng and with a tongue, it was used in ancient times to announce political and religious laws.

zhutong

Bamboo tube (pinyin: zhú tǒng) is a musical instrument used by the Hani people. It is a musical instrument evolved from living instruments. It is popular in Simao area of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna Dai-Aga Autonomous Prefecture and Honghe Hani-Yi Autonomous Prefecture. In ancient times, it was called "熷", which refers to the cooking method of using a bamboo tube as a utensil, and then "roasting", "burning", "steaming" and "stewing" and other methods to make the food cooked. Bamboo tubes are also made into various handicrafts, pen holders, desk calendars, etc., which are widely popular in the market.

tongling

The bronze bell (pinyin: Tóng líng) is a musical instrument of the Miao and Zhuang nationalities. It is popular in Xilin and Longlin in western Guixi of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yongning and Wuming in southern Guizhou. It is one of the eight tones of ancient musical instruments. The bell is also shaped like a bell, but much smaller than a bell. Made of copper, the appearance is spherical, and the specifications are different. The larger one is about 5 cm in diameter, and the smaller one is about 2 cm in diameter. The upper part of the bell is provided with a ring-shaped ear for hanging with a rope. The bottom of the bell has a long strip opening, and the length of the mouth is smaller than the diameter of the bell, and the width of the mouth follows the bell. The larger the bell, the wider the bell, the smaller the smaller the bell. The bell contains two iron balls slightly wider than the mouth of the bell. Usually three to five copper bells of the same size are attached to a circular frame or rope.

babaotongling

The Eight Treasures Copper Bell (pinyin: Bā bǎo tóng líng) is a bell handle made of a piece of hard wood that is one foot long and two centimeters in diameter. The fork is the horse's feet, and four copper bells the size of eggs are tied at each end (a total of eight copper bells). At one end of the horse's head, there are also five-color cloth strips (or hemp silk) five inches long and one inch wide. When performing, hold the bell handle and shake the copper bell according to the plot of the show, which is pleasant to the ear. The number of people performing the bronze bell dance is generally eight, but there are more than one or twenty people, but they all wear phoenix caps and eight Luo skirts (red, yellow, and blue three-colored eight cloth skirts, just like today's) folded skirt), performing activities on a flat ground (or a courtyard dam).

shidao

Shi Dao (pinyin: Shī dāo), also known as bell knife, ring knife. It is the Manchu, Zhuang, Miao, Yao, Dong, Tujia, Han and other nationalities who shake the body and sound musical instruments. It is called Hama knife in Manchu, and Shaman knife in Northeast. Popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei and other regions. It is a magic tool for Taoist priests and mages to help believers to preside over rituals of sacrifice and fortune. Its origin comes from the ancient shamanic beliefs used by shamans to exorcise evil spirits. It can also be seen in some ethnic minorities in China today.

zhuhuang

Bamboo spring (pinyin: zhú huáng) is also known as ringing bamboo, blowing bamboo, playing bamboo, mouth contempt, mouth spring, harmonica, mouth string. It has a long history and various forms. It is a comprehensive performance of Yi, Lahu, Naxi, Lisu, Dai, Hani, Jingpo, Wa, Brown, Nu, Dulong, Jinuo, Pumi, Miao, Tibetan, Lhoba, Qiang, Kazakh, Hui, Gaoshan, Li and Han nationalities in China. Body sounding instrument. It can play solo, unison, ensemble or accompany song and dance, and it occupies an important position in people's productive labor and daily life. Popular in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Guangxi, Guangdong, Taiwan, Hainan and other provinces.

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