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How wind chimes work

The working principle of wind chimes is: sound is a manifestation of vibration. The metal tube has an inherent vibration frequency. After being hit, it vibrates at a certain frequency and is transmitted to the ear through the air as sound.

Wind chimes not only have visual beauty, but also provide auditory enjoyment, as well as feeling cool and relieving the heat. They are not only small decorations at home, but also important religious objects. They can be relaxing and leisurely, or they can be solemn and peaceful.

Uses of wind chimes:

There are wind chimes all over the world. Not only are they increasingly innovative in artistic creation, but in recent years they have also focused on the "musical" performance of wind chimes. However, this wind chime originated from the Chinese "Zhan Feng Duo".

It is probably the most popular in Japan in the world. It is one of the representatives of Japanese summer scenery and is one of Japan's traditional summer tools - one of the three summer treasures. It has the meaning of wind measurement and coolness. It is used in Japanese-style buildings in summer. A string of wind chimes is hung on the eaves of the door. The wind is blowing coolly. Listening to its sound can make people feel peaceful and refreshed. It is a common decoration in the home. Because it symbolizes good luck, it often appears in the shape of a mascot with local characteristics.

Wind chimes are also widely used in temples in Japan to pray for blessings and peace. During sacrificial ceremonies, wind chimes are hung with a short blessing message. The image of wind chimes lies in its shape and sound, which can also be said to be art and music. It is generally regarded as decoration. Given the modernity of the product, why not explore its "ancient meaning" and then work hard to extend its principles and creations. "Wind chimes" can be a very interesting item with great potential for development.