Classification and types of gongs

380 views · Organized by 长乐 on 2022-02-07
Chinese percussion instruments are classified into metal, bamboo and other three types according to different materials. Gongs are metal percussion instruments. The gong is made of copper smelting. Its structure is relatively simple. The gong body is a circular arc, and the surrounding is fixed by the frame of the gong body. And pronunciation.
At present, the more commonly used gongs can be simply divided into four categories: big gongs, small gongs, palm gongs and cloud gongs.

Classification and types of gongs


The small gong has a high pronunciation, the surface of the gong is sloping, and the navel of the gong is divided into three types: large, medium and small. , the right hand holds the gong and strikes the board.

Classification and types of gongs

The palm gong is the smallest of the gongs. It has a flat surface without an umbilicus, and is shaped like a disc.

Classification and types of gongs

The cloud gong is a musical instrument that can play melody in the gong. It consists of ten small gongs. It is tied to a wooden frame with a rope.

Classification and types of gongs

The above four kinds of gongs are more commonly used at present, and can be simply divided into four categories: big gongs, small gongs, palm gongs and cloud gongs.

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The gong is a traditional percussion instrument, also known as the gong because it is made of copper. Different places have different gongs. Wooden gongs, leather gongs, sieve gongs, earth gongs and gongs are all made of copper.

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