sound of resonant bells and drums
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesonomatopoeia
sonorous; resonant; pealing
literaryA classical Chinese onomatopoeia used specifically to describe the grand and harmonious sound of bells, drums, or other ceremonial music. It is primarily found in classical texts and poetry.
Zhōng钟
gǔ鼓
huáng喤
huáng喤
，
chǎng场
miàn面
shí十
fēn分
zhuāng庄
yán严
。
The bells and drums resounded sonorously, creating a very solemn scene.
Jì祭
sì祀
dà大
diǎn典
shàng上
，
yuè乐
shēng声
huáng喤
huáng喤
。
During the grand sacrificial ceremony, the music sounded grand and harmonious.
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Shī诗
jīng经
yǒu有
yún云
：
“
Zhōng钟
gǔ鼓
huáng喤
huáng喤
。
”
The Book of Songs says, "The bells and drums sound resonant."