Yunluo

The Yunluo is aslo known as "Yun'ao", or "Jiuyinluo". It consists of Luos (Gongs) of different pitches grouped together on a wooden rack. When it is striked in the correct order and tempo, it is capable of producing simple melody. It was popularly used in the Emporor’s Banquet.

The Traditional Yunluo consists of ten Luos. Later improvements increased it to 29, 39 and 38 Luos, which make it capable of producing beautiful melody.

Orchestral works that make use of the Yunluo includes The Rising Sun and Drum up the Spring Festival.

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