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| Bianzhong (65 Tuned Bronze Bells) |
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Marquis Yi of Zheng, 433 B. C.
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- 7-string zither without bridges
- Ancient indigenous instrument of the literati. Confucius’ instrument
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| Guqin (or Qin) playing position |
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- 21-string board zither
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| Guzheng (or Zheng) playing position |
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- Note use of left hand for subtle ornaments
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- “mouth organ” with bamboo pipes set in metal wind chamber
- Free-reed technology from this instrument imported to Europe for accordion, harmonica, harmonium
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- Four-string fretted lute
- Of Persian origin
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- Chinese hammered dulcimer
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- Called “Zurna” in Persia; Shenai in India; Shawm in Scotland
- Weddings and funerals; loud, outdoor instrument
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- “Female impersonator” role
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