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dingdong overview

dingdong Ding dong(pinyin:ding dong), a unique percussion instrument of the Li nationality, is named after the sound of the instrument.

Among the Li people, both men and women, young and old, love to play Ding-dong, and regard it as their favorite musical instrument. They also compose many Ding-dong folk songs, and they will play and sing at the same time during Chinese New Year, festivals or gatherings.

There is a song played by Ding Dong, which goes like this: "The rice in the mountain fence is soft and fragrant. In the past, it was all tasted by the landlords. The dong is getting bigger and bigger, and I thank the Communist Party." To this day, every Mid-Autumn Festival, in the Wuzhi Mountains of Hainan Island, the Li people are still playing songs under the bright moon to celebrate the harvest. Ding Dong can be solo, ensemble or accompanied by singing and dancing. The music includes "Ding Dong Dance"
  • Chinese name:叮咚[dīng dōng]
  • Classification:percussion instrument
  • origin:Li nationality
  • popular area:Hainan
  • pinyin:Dīng dōng

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