Instruments for Orphan of Zhao, 15 February 2000, Instruments | Global Performing Arts Database (GloPAD)

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Digital Object Title	Instruments for Orphan of Zhao, 15 February 2000
Component Associated Performing Art	Chaoju
Component	Instruments
Production	2000Feb15, Geylang, Xin Ronghexing Chaojuntuan, Orphan of Zhao, The
Piece	Orphan of Zhao, The
Date Object Created	Unknown
Component Notes	Pictured: drum and gong. In some performances of traditional Chinese opera ('Xiqu') the musicians sit on either side of the stage, depending on what kind of instrument they play. The two sides are sometimes refered to as the 'wen' (letter) side, and the 'wu' (military) side. String instruments belong to the former, while the drums and gongs belong to the latter.
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Credit Line	Courtesy of Karen Brazell; all rights reserved.
Ordering Information	Contact Karen Brazell, glopac@cornell.edu.