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Tongjiao

Tongjiao (pinyin: Tongjiao) is one of the "horns" of musical instruments. The whole body is made of thin copper sheets imitating ox horns. It is a folk musical instrument commonly used by people of all ethnic groups in northern and northwestern China. The shape is divided into two categories: one imitates horns, the body is curved; the other is straight, with a long cone shape. The ancient court was used for ceremonies and music.

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  • type:lip vibration instrument
  • nickname:Bronze, blowing gold
history
The copper horn has a long history, and its origin is closely related to the primitive hunting activities such as witchcraft.
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The horn has no sound hole and no fixed pitch. Depending on the mouth shape change and breath control, different pitches can be played.
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When playing the copper horn, the upper end of the horn is held in the left hand, and the air flow enters from the shallow cup-shaped mouthpiece to make the sound. The sound is majestic and powerful, and there is no fixed pitch.
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The whole body of the copper horn is made of thin copper sheets imitating the horns of the cow, and the copper horns of various ethnic groups and regions are slightly different in shape.
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