Later, the drum was widely used in sacrifice, dance, and music, as well as in attacking enemies, expelling beasts and serving as time teller and alarm. Drums emerged in national bands, operas, boat races, and lion dance performances as well as through festival gatherings and competitions. The structure of the drum is relatively simple, consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, and it is played by beating with the hands or sticks. There are various kinds of Chinese drums, including the waist drum, flowerpot drum, and so on.
By Feng Hui
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