What is the Yangqin of musical instruments and what does it look like?

The sound of the instrument is like a trickle of water, gurgling, strong as a waterfall splash, waves, weak as a small stream flowing in the rain

The yangqin is a stringed instrument commonly used in China, the same family as the piano, the sound has distinctive characteristics, the volume of the grand, strong and soft; when played slowly, the sound of the sound of the tinkling mountain springs, and when played quickly the sound of the sound of the rushing water. The tone is as bright and crisp as a large pearl falling from a jade plate. Extremely rich in expressive power, can be solo, ensemble or for the piano, rap and opera accompaniment, in the folk instrumental ensemble and national band often act as a "piano accompaniment" role, is an indispensable major musical instruments.

◆ Yangqin characteristics

Yangqin tone colorful, hazy pronunciation of the bass area, strong and deep; mid-range soft, pure and transparent; soprano area is crisp, bright; the highest pitch area is more intense. The melody is mainly played in the middle and treble registers, and sometimes the treble register is also touched, but rarely used. The lower register is less often used for melody and more often used as a harmonic foil. It is suitable for playing fast music, and is best suited to express light, lively emotions and cheerful, joyful feelings.

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◆Yangqin masterpieces

1, Playing words three six

Yangqin solo piece. The melody of the piece is lively and smooth, showing a warm and cheerful mood.

2, inverted curtain

The piece is named after the melodic technique of inverted curtain, and is applied to the whole piece. The high and low scales, sounding in a staggered manner, do have the feeling of "big pearls falling from a jade disk".

3, Straits Sound Poem

Yangqin Concerto. The music vividly depicts the customs of Taiwan, showing that people are hard-working, optimistic and pioneering character.

4. Joyful Torch Festival

The music depicts the touching Yi ethnic customs. The melody of the piece ranges from light and fast to warm and unrestrained, showing the scene of people singing and dancing with torches in their hands, and the tune is gentle and light at times, and beautiful and bright at times, just like the youth's love story. The strong rhythm at the end soundly depicts the scene of revelry, so that the listener can not help but indulge in the festive celebrations.

5, happy song

Jiangnan silk and bamboo ensemble. The melody is bright and smooth, with many ups and downs. The structure is hierarchical, from fast to slow, gradually rising, expressing the joy of people in the festive mood. This piece is one of the eight famous pieces of Jiangnan silk and bamboo.