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Banhu
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Music Instrument on September 14, 2009
The banhu, also called banghu or qinhu, is a Chinese traditional instrument in the huqin family of instruments. It was developed with the appearance of the local opera and has a history of more than 300 years.
As an accompanying instrument for many regional operas and popular narratives, it is quite popular in northern China. It got the name of banghu because it is often used in the northern Bangzi opera.
The construction of banhu is similar to that of erhu, but the main difference is that instead of using animal skin, banhu uses a thick wooden board to cover the sound box.
With clear and bright timbre, it is good at expressing joyful and passionate mood.
Suona
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Music Instrument on August 31, 2009
The suona, also called laba in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese instrument. It was introduced to China more than 700 years ago in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties.
It has a conical wooden body and uses tubular brass or copper bocal to which a small double reed is affixed, and possesses a detachable metal bell at its end. Due to its large volume and strident, penetrating tine quality, it is good at the ardent and lively style, especially for the imitation of the singing of hundreds of birds.
It is an important instrument in northern China, especially the provinces of Shandong and Henan. It is commonly used for solos or ensembles in funeral, wedding, or other ceremonies and celebrations. Most of the times, it is used in combination with sheng mouth organs, gongs, drums and other instruments.
Click here to appreciate the classic tune Bai Niao Chao Feng.
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