2023年3月12日 · One of the oldest percussion instruments in China is the Chinese drum. The great drum, the little drum, and the lion dance drum are all included under the umbrella name “gu” (鼓) in Mandarin Chinese, which describes a variety of drums used in traditional Chinese music.

Chinese drums come in different sizes with different sound characteristics. The Ban Gu or Bangu 鼓 (translated single-headed frame drum) is widely used in Peking opera. There’s the big Jian Gu (large mounted drum), which is also popular in the Chinese orchestra setting as well as …

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2011年9月12日 · In China, traditional drumming is associated with pomp, circumstance and jubilation. It is a hallmark of prosperity and celebration, uniting people through collective rhythm and tempo. As China continues to revisit its ancient culture, Chinese traditional drumming or 传统鼓乐 is once again becoming popular in the mainland and even abroad.

2023年6月2日 · In ancient China, drums served as a medium of communication. People back then used drums to communicate because their rhythmic beats and patterns could carry messages across great distances. During military operations, drum patterns were used as a method of signaling to convey commands to soldiers — this improved military coordination, unit ...

The yaogu (Chinese: 腰鼓; literally "waist drum"), sometimes historically referred to as the hugu (Chinese: 胡鼓; literally "barbarian drum" ) or xiyugu (Chinese: 西域鼓; literally "drum from the Western Regions" ), is a medium-sized, traditional Chinese drum. [1] It is the symbol of Chinese drums [citation needed].

2013年8月1日 · In ancient China, there were many types of drums, distinguished by material, shape, or function. Names commonly seen in literature include bass drum, jian’gu, skull drum, hanging drum, tambourine, long drum and bronze drum.

2020年10月30日 · Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today. For instance, “Taiping drum” is used to express yearning for peace and prosperity while “Ansai waist drum” is meant to depict the spirit of the Loess Plateau and the heroic character of Northwest farmers.

2024年8月20日 · The evolution of drum designs in ancient China showcases a dynamic interplay between craftsmanship and cultural expression. Early drums, primarily fashioned from natural resources, evolved towards more sophisticated structures reflecting advancements in both materials and artistic techniques.

2023年6月3日 · The drum is one of the most common percussion instruments in traditional Chinese music. According to historical records, the earliest drum in China was the “gua drum” from the Western Zhou Dynasty, used in sacrificial activities.