sān
xián

technical
noun

Meaning of 三弦

三弦 means three-stringed plucked lute with python-skin resonator; sanxian. Pronounced sān xián.

  • three-stringed plucked lute with python-skin resonator; sanxian

Definitions & Examples

zài
yuè
duì
zhōng
yǎn
zòu
sān
xián
 

He plays the sanxian in the ensemble.

Sān
xián
shì
Zhōng
guó
běi
fāng
chuán
tǒng
de
zhǔ
yào
bàn
zòu
yuè
 

The sanxian is the primary accompanying instrument for traditional northern Chinese performing arts.

Zhè
wèi
rén
biān
tán
sān
xián
biān
chàng
shū
 

This performer plays the sanxian while singing Dagu storytelling.

Xiǎo
sān
xián
cháng
yòng
kūn
de
bàn
zòu
 

The small sanxian is often used to accompany Kunqu opera.

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