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Bangu

Bangu (??). Culture: Chinese. Dimensions: Frame Drum: Depth: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Diameter: 49 3/8 in. (125.4 cm)
Mallet: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm). Maker: Elevated Tone Workshop, Guangzhou (Canton). Date: 19th century.
The interior of the bangu has six wood wedges held together by a brass belt and tightly stretched cowhide. When struck, this small drum produces a sharp, dry sound to signal the different tempi of the piece. Several sounds may be produced depending on where it is struck.
Used in Chinese opear by the percussionist who plays many different instruments and is the ensemble's leader, responsible for setting the rhythm, linking scenes, emphasizing the action and punctuating the singing and speech. This is accomplished by a rich variety of gongs, drums, cymbals and wood blocks. The following examples are a few of the essentials.
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Bangu
Bangu (??). Culture: Chinese. Dimensions: Frame Drum: Depth: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diameter: 49 3/8 in. (125.4 cm) Mallet: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm). Maker: Elevated Tone Workshop, Guangzhou (Canton). Date: 19th century. The interior of the bangu has six wood wedges held together by a brass belt and tightly stretched cowhide. When struck, this small drum produces a sharp, dry sound to signal the different tempi of the piece. Several sounds may be produced depending on where it is struck. Used in Chinese opear by the percussionist who plays many different instruments and is the ensemble's leader, responsible for setting the rhythm, linking scenes, emphasizing the action and punctuating the singing and speech. This is accomplished by a rich variety of gongs, drums, cymbals and wood blocks. The following examples are a few of the essentials.
Técnica/material:
Wood, skin, metal
Museo:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Productor:
Elevated Tone Workshop, Guangzhou (Canton)
Crédito:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Autorizaciones:
Modelo: No - Propiedad: No
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Tamaño imagen:
3011 x 4400 px | 37.9 MB
Tamaño impresión:
25.5 x 37.3 cm | 10.0 x 14.7 in (300 dpi)