watchman's clapper; percussion instrument; a type of opera
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watchman's clapper; hollow wooden or bamboo clapper
archaicTraditionally used by night watchmen to signal the time.
In ancient times, night watchmen would strike the clapper to announce the time.
This museum has an old watchman's clapper in its collection.
noun
clapper; a percussion instrument made of two jujube wood sticks
A key rhythmic instrument in Bangzi opera and other folk music.
The sound of the clappers in the orchestra is crisp and loud.
He learned to play the clappers very quickly.
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The rhythm of this opera segment is entirely controlled by the clappers.
noun
Bangzi opera; a category of Chinese opera
Refers to a broad category of Chinese operas known for their vigorous singing style and use of clappers.
Hebei Bangzi is an important type of opera in northern China.
She has been learning opera in a Bangzi troupe since she was a child.
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I enjoy listening to the sonorous singing style of Bangzi opera.