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Erhu. A two-stringed bowed chordophone, has a hollow wooden cylindrical body with a snakeskin sounding board. History: has been performed since the 14th century in regional operatic, narrative and ensemble music Famous composers/performers: Liu Tianhua Abin Famous pieces:
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Erhu • A two-stringed bowed chordophone, has a hollow wooden cylindrical body with a snakeskin sounding board. • History: • has been performed since the 14th centuryin regional operatic, narrative and ensemble music • Famous composers/performers: • Liu Tianhua • Abin • Famous pieces: • The Moon Mirrored in the Pool • Listening to the Pines • Beautiful Moonlig Eve
Yangqin • A trapezoidal-shaped hammer dulcimer. • History: introduced from the middle East sometime around the 15th century • Modern time:more bridges and strings • Functions: • in orchestra, operatic and solo • in minority music ensembles in western China
Yueqin • A short-necked plucked lute with a large round sounding box • Popular Name: Moon Guitar • Types: • four-stringed model • one-stringed model • Functions: • an important accompanying instrument in Peking opera • an orchestral instrument
Jinghu • A two-stringed, spiked, bamboo piccolo fiddle. • Feature: • higher-pitched • Function: • the principal melodic instrument in Peking opera • Famous piece: • Deep Night