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What are the three big gongs and drums in ancient Chinese lanterns?

The three main parts of this instrument are drums, gongs and cymbals.

Lantern in ancient painting is a folk dance of Han nationality, which perfectly combines dance, lantern song, gongs and drums, duet and emotional group dance.

Drums, gongs and cymbals are three percussion instruments in China.

The shape of the drum is a bulge in the middle, with different sizes, which will vibrate and sound when struck.

Gong is a circular curved surface with a fixed edge, which makes a sound when struck with a wooden pestle.

The shape of the cymbal is a copper ring, and the middle of the cymbal protrudes into a hemisphere, and the two pieces collide to make a sound.

These three musical instruments are widely used in China folk music and traditional opera, with rich timbre and strong expressive force.