Beiguan (Chinese:北管;pinyin:Běiguǎn;Pe̍h-ōe-jī:Pak-kóan) is a type of traditional music, melody and theatrical performance between the 17th and mid-20th centuries. It was widespread inTaiwan. By the early 21st century its popularity had declined precipitously.
Beiguan usually uses the following instruments: twosuona (oboes),bangzi (woodblock),daluo (large bossed gong),xiaoluo (small gong),bangu (high-pitched drum),tonggu (small drum),xiaobo (small cymbals), anddabo (large cymbals) andpipa. It may also usedagu (large drum), varioushuqin, and plucked instruments.
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