Bo

The Bo is the Chinese Cymbal. It is normally made of copper. During the Song Dynasty (960-1127), it was incorporated into the Wind and Percussion Ensemble for the Emperor. During Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, it was used in the Chinese opera. In Modern China, it is a vital percussion instrument in the Chinese Orchestra. It can produce a variety of sounds by hitting the two pieces at each other in many different ways. Rubbing the two pieces with each other produces the sound of wind. This effect is used in orchestral works like Fisherman's Song of the East China Sea.

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