About Beiguan
Beiguan is a music genre that emerged in People's Republic of China and Taiwan. It is usually classed as a form of Chinese traditional music.
From Wikipedia
Beiguan (Chinese: 北管; pinyin: Běiguǎn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pak-kóan) is a type of traditional music, melody and theatrical performance between the 17th and mid-20th centuries. It was widespread in Taiwan. By the early 21st century its popularity had declined precipitously.
Beiguan usually uses the following instruments: two suona (oboes), bangzi (woodblock), daluo (large bossed gong), xiaoluo (small gong), bangu (high-pitched drum), tonggu (small drum), xiaobo (small cymbals), and dabo (large cymbals) and pipa. It may also use dagu (large drum), various huqin, and plucked instruments.
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What is Beiguan?
Beiguan is a music genre that emerged in People's Republic of China and Taiwan. It is usually classed as a form of Chinese traditional music.
Where and when did Beiguan originate?
Beiguan originated in People's Republic of China and Taiwan.