Folk custom tradition of using lion's head bronze bell
Shape feature
Made of copper, it is spherical in appearance and varies in size. The large diameter is about 5 cm, and the small diameter is about 2 cm. The upper part of the clock has a ring-shaped hanging ear for hanging a rope. There is a long opening at the bottom of the clock, the length of which is less than the diameter of the clock, and its width depends on the clock. The clock is wide and Jason Chung is narrow. There are two iron balls slightly wider than the bell mouth in the clock. Usually three to five copper bells of the same size are tied to a circular ring frame or rope.
Playing method
When playing, the ring frame or rope is held in hand, and the iron ball in the bell hits the wall of the bell, and at the same time makes a rattle sound, which makes the timbre crisp and pleasant and the atmosphere warm. Commonly used in folk song and dance accompaniment, it is a rhythmic instrument with local characteristics.
In geomantic omen, the role of bronze bell can restrain Huang Wu's evil spirits. All the gates that have flown in for five years must be hung with copper wind chimes. Because Huang Wu belongs to the soil, the copper wind chimes with gold can vent the rustic atmosphere. Ringing the bell can enhance the golden spirit, stimulate the golden spirit and vent the five loess evils.
Since ancient times, bronze bells have been used to ward off evil spirits and turn evil spirits into safety. Both wind chimes and bronze bells have the function of attracting wealth and exorcising evil spirits, but Huang Wu is the best wind chime in exorcising evil spirits, and it also plays a great role in exorcising evil spirits, reducing evil spirits, protecting hospitals and praying for blessings. The sound of bronze bells and bronze bells has the function of blessing and exorcism. It is also a common item for feng shui masters.