nán
yīn

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Meaning of 南音

南音 means a type of narrative singing popular in the Pearl River Delta; classical music tradition from southern Fujian, also known as Nanguan. Pronounced nán yīn.

  • a type of narrative singing popular in the Pearl River Delta
  • classical music tradition from southern Fujian, also known as Nanguan

Definitions & Examples

Nán
yīn
shì
guǎng广
dōng
zhòng
yào
de
xíng
shì
 

Nanyin is an important form of folk art in the Guangdong region.

shàn
cháng
yǎn
chàng
nán
yīn
 
yóu
huan
 
qiū
hèn
 
 

He excels at performing Nanyin, especially loving 'Autumn Resentment on a Journey'.

Zhè
shǒu
nán
yīn
yòng
yáng
qín
dòng
xiāo
bàn
zòu
 
xuán
fēi
cháng
yōu
měi
 

This Nanyin piece is accompanied by dulcimer and vertical flute, with a very beautiful melody.

Measure Words

/ zhǒng
Primary
/ shǒu
/ duàn
/ chū