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   The jinghu is related to the larger erhu. Jinghu, Chinese two-stringed fiddle that is the principal melodic instrument in jingxi (Peking opera) ensembles. The smallest (and therefore highest-pitched) of the Chinese spike fiddles (huqin), the jinghu is about 50 cm (20 inches) in length. Its body is a bamboo tube, covered at the playing end.

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   Oct 7, 2024 · The jinghu is a small and lightweight instrument, typically measuring around 50 centimeters (20 inches) in length. It weighs approximately 0.3 to 0.5 kilograms (0.6 to 1.1 pounds), depending on the thickness of the bamboo and other materials used in its construction. Variations and Customizations.

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   The jinghu (京胡; pinyin: jīnghú) is a Chinese bowed string instrument in the huqin family, used primarily in Beijing opera. It is the smallest and highest pitched instrument in the huqin family. The jinghu has a tone similar to a violin but raspier.

4. openwa.pressbooks.pub › bbccworldmusic › chapterJingju – Music of the World

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   JINGHU – small, high-pitched two-string spike lute. This instrument is similar to the common erhu in traditional Chinese music, but smaller and higher in pitch. The two strings are bowed by a horsehair bow strung between the two metal strings. This is the main melodic instrument of the ensemble. YUEQIN – moon-shaped plucked lute.

5. en.chinaculture.org › focus › 2013-12Heritage of Jinghu, arts of strings - en.chinaculture.org

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   May 30, 2024 · Jinghu is the smallest and highest pitched instrument in the huqin family. The strings were formerly made of silk, but in modern times are increasingly made of steel or nylon. Unlike other huqin instruments (erhu, gaohu, zhonghu, etc.), it is made of bamboo.

6. www.chinadaily.com.cn › culture › artJinghu leads the way - Culture - Chinadaily.com.cn

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   Oct 11, 2013 · The secret to the art lies in its small orchestra where jinghu (a Chinese bowed string instrument) is the lead. It conducts, improvises and has a beauty of its own. Now, a show looking back at the ...

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   What does a Jinghu do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. jinghu, Chinese two-stringed fiddle that is the principal melodic instrument in jingxi (Peking opera) ensembles. The smallest (and therefore highest-pitched) of the Chinese spike fiddles (huqin), the jinghu is about 50 cm (20 inches) in length.

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   What is a Jinghu instrument?

   • The main melodic instrument, the jinghu, matches the melody of the performer on stage creating a heterophonic texture. The jinghu will play more notes than the actor will sing, but the melodies are the same. The “conductor” of the ensemble is the bangu player, a small drum. ROLE TYPES Sheng – male role.

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   What is a Jinghu fiddle?

   • The smallest (and therefore highest-pitched) of the Chinese spike fiddles (huqin), the jinghu is about 50 cm (20 inches) in length. Its body is a bamboo tube, covered at the playing end with snakeskin. Pegs at the back of the slim bamboo neck hold the strings, which are traditionally made of silk. The jinghu is related to the larger erhu.

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   What is the difference between a yueqin and a Jinghu lute?

   • JINGHU – small, high-pitched two-string spike lute. This instrument is similar to the common erhu in traditional Chinese music, but smaller and higher in pitch. The two strings are bowed by a horsehair bow strung between the two metal strings. This is the main melodic instrument of the ensemble. YUEQIN – moon-shaped plucked lute.

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   What is a Jingju lute?

   • The following are standard to almost all jingju productions. JINGHU – small, high-pitched two-string spike lute. This instrument is similar to the common erhu in traditional Chinese music, but smaller and higher in pitch. The two strings are bowed by a horsehair bow strung between the two metal strings.

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   How does a Jinghu ensemble work?

   • This ensemble is led by principal musicians who must match their tempo, timings, and entrances with the actors on stage. The main melodic instrument, the jinghu, matches the melody of the performer on stage creating a heterophonic texture. The jinghu will play more notes than the actor will sing, but the melodies are the same.

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8. www.zgmzyq.cn › en › chinese-musical-instrumentsJinghu_Overview of Jinghu|Origin and History|Musical Scores ...

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   Jinghu, also known as Huqin. It is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument. At the end of the 18th century, with the formation of traditional Chinese opera Peking Opera, it was restructured on the basis of the stringed instrument huqin.