TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Stringed Instruments
Konghou 箜篌
Guqin 古琴
Ruan 阮
Guzheng 古筝
Pipa 琵琶
Erhu 二胡
Blown Instruments
Sheng 笙
Hulusi 葫芦丝
Suona 唢呐
Dizi 笛子
Xiao 箫
Percussion Instruments
Yunluo 云锣
Bolang Gu 拨浪鼓
Paigu 排鼓
Gong 锣
Tanggu 堂鼓
Bianzhongs 编钟
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Xiao 箫 (Flute)
The Xiao is a vertical flute made of bamboo with 7 finger holes. The Xiao existed about 2000 years ago during the Han dynasty and is used for solo playing or music ensembles. It produces a graceful and mellow sound.
Listen to the Xiao here:
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Stringed Instruments
Konghou 箜篌
Guqin 古琴
Ruan 阮
Guzheng 古筝
Pipa 琵琶
Erhu 二胡
Blown Instruments
Sheng 笙
Hulusi 葫芦丝
Suona 唢呐
Dizi 笛子
Xiao 箫
Percussion Instruments
Yunluo 云锣
Bolang Gu 拨浪鼓
Paigu 排鼓
Gong 锣
Tanggu 堂鼓
Bianzhongs 编钟
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