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Dec 30, 2014 · The trapezoidal yangqin is a Chinese hammered dulcimer, originally from Persia (modern-day Iran). It used to be written with the characters 洋琴, but over time the first character changed to 揚 ...
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It originated in the Middle East but has become a localized Chinese national instrument with a unique sound. "Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake" is a Chinese folk song.
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Jun 21, 2015 · Composed by Lu Wencheng 吕文成 (1898 - 1981)Performed by :Wong Ching Kuen 黄呈权 (1911 - 1967) - Xiao Loo Kah Chi 卢家炽 (1916 - 1996)- Yangqin Recorded in 1967
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Apr 4, 2021 · Determined by musicologists to be based off of the similarly-structured English hammered dulcimer, the yangqin was first used in Chinese folk music performance and operas. Later, under Mao Zedong, the yangqin became institutionalized and classicized.
The trapezoidal yangqin (simplified Chinese: 扬琴; traditional Chinese: 揚琴; pinyin: yángqín; Jyutping: joeng4 kam4) is a Chinese hammered dulcimer, likely derived from the Iranian santur or the European dulcimer.
Reylon is an inventive yangqin performer and songwriter creating an intersection between Chinese and American cultures.
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Dec 23, 2023 · Yangqin, also known as the Chinese hammered dulcimer, is an essential instrument in Chinese folk and traditional music ensembles. Its distinctive timbre and expressive capability make it a versatile instrument for solo, ensemble, and accompaniment purposes.
