What does ancient mean?

Refers to an ancient musical instrument sheng in China traditional culture, which is described as follows:

First, the origin and history of sheng:

The origin of Sheng can be traced back to ancient China, and the earliest Sheng appeared in the Western Zhou Dynasty. In ancient times, sheng was one of the common musical instruments in court music and folk music, which was widely used in banquets, sacrifices, festivals and other occasions. With the passage of time, Sheng gradually formed a unique way of playing and timbre characteristics.

Second, the structure and playing method of sheng:

Sheng is composed of tube body, blowing hole, finger hole and blowing mechanism. Traditional sheng is usually made of bamboo, while modern sheng is made of metal. When playing sheng, the player changes the pitch and timbre of sheng by blowing and controlling the opening and closing of finger holes. Sheng's playing skills include breathing control, fingering and blowing, which requires players to have rich knowledge and skills of music theory.

Three, sheng timbre characteristics and application:

Sheng's timbre is soft and clear, with a unique charm. It can express rich emotions, not only play sad and deep music, but also play cheerful and bright melodies. Sheng is often used to play ancient court music, opera music and folk music, such as A Dream of Red Mansions.

Fourth, the cultural significance and inheritance of Sheng:

Sheng, as an important part of China traditional music culture, has profound cultural connotation. It is one of the representatives of Chinese ancient music and an important carrier of Chinese traditional music. The long and sad sound can arouse people's thinking about ancient culture and memories of traditional values. In order to inherit and protect Sheng art, many schools and music groups have set up Sheng teaching and performance courses.

The international influence of verb (verb's abbreviation) sheng;

With the international spread of China culture and the exchange and integration of the world music industry, Sheng is gradually recognized and appreciated by all countries in the world. In some international music festivals and exchange activities, Sheng often becomes a part of China music, showing the unique charm and artistic value of China music.