zhuangzuzhonglao overview
Zhuang ethnic labor (pinyin: Zhuàngzú zhǒng láo), round pier shape. It is popular in the vast rural areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. The drum is placed on the ground, the double chimes are played, and the sound is loud. Often used in festival gong and drum ensembles or as accompaniment for lion and dragon dances.
The drum frame is made of fir boards and fastened with bamboo strips. The diameter and height of the drum surface are both 60 cm. The upper side is covered with cowhide or python skin and fixed with drum nails. The drum waist is slightly thicker, with a pair of drum rings on each side. The bottom of the drum is open and tapered inward.
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Pinyin:Zhuàngzú zhǒng láo
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shape:round shape
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Classification:Membrane musical instrument
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