"Joke Tan" is a form of folk singing, which has the form of opera. Its performances are often interspersed in the middle of Meihu plays, appearing at the request of the audience. The most prominent feature is that it has strong entertainment, and it is a humorous art that is known for laughing, speaking and performing. "Kongtong Xiaotan" is also called "Xiaotan, Xiaotan", commonly known a...

Chinese music is an important part of the splendid Chinese culture. Before the middle of the 19th century, it experienced three periods: ancient, medieval and modern. For thousands of years, it is famous for its colorful varieties and rich systems. People used to call him the "ancient period" or "traditional period" of Chinese music, but every historical period has "ancient" and "present". When th...

Nao [náo], also known as zheng and bell, is one of the earliest percussion instruments used in China, popular from the late Shang Dynasty to the early Western Zhou Dynasty. According to historical records, nao was used to stop drumming when the army was retreating. "Zhou Li" said that "golden cymbals stop drums", which is an instrument used in the army to direct the advance and retreat. ...