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Names of ancient famous musical instruments
According to the materials used in making musical instruments in ancient China, they are divided into eight categories, namely, gold, stone, earth, leather, silk, wood, enamel and bamboo, which are called "eight tones":
Gold: such as chimes, cymbals and cymbals.
Stones: For example, braiding.
Earth: jade
Leather: Like a drum
Silk: like harp and harp.
Wood: such as "Fang" and "Yi"
For example, sheng and Yu.
Bamboo: such as Xiao, Xiao, Xiao, Xiao, Xiao.