Chinese opera drum; percussion
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a traditional Chinese percussion instrument; a double-headed drum with cowhide stretched over both sides, mounted on a wooden frame, commonly used in traditional opera and folk music ensembles
Specifically refers to a type of drum used in traditional Chinese opera and folk music. Known for its resonant, loud sound that creates atmosphere in theatrical performances.
Xì戏
qǔ曲
yuè乐
duì队
zhōng中
cháng常
yòng用
táng堂
gǔ鼓
lái来
pèi配
hé合
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
dǎ打
dòu斗
dòng动
zuò作
。
Tang drums are often used in opera ensembles to accompany the actors' fighting scenes.
Tā他
fù负
zé责
yǎn演
zòu奏
dà大
táng堂
gǔ鼓
。
He is responsible for playing the large tang drum.
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Táng堂
gǔ鼓
de的
shēng声
yīn音
hóng洪
liàng亮
，
néng能
gòu够
yíng营
zào造
jǐn紧
zhāng张
de的
qì气
fēn氛
。
The sound of the tang drum is loud and resonant, capable of creating a tense atmosphere.
Jīng京
jù剧
biǎo表
yǎn演
kāi开
shǐ始
shí时
，
xiān先
xiǎng响
qǐ起
jǐ几
shēng声
táng堂
gǔ鼓
。
At the beginning of a Peking Opera performance, several beats of the tang drum sound first.