18-双语 Traditional Chinese chime bells 编钟

Chime bells, bian zhong, are the most majestic and holy ancient instruments in China. As a symbol of power, they were used for sacrificial ceremonies or other crucial ceremonies, starting 3,500 years ago. Bian zhong was composed of bells with different scales. The bells are played by mallets and create the sounds of seven musical scales, much like the piano. What’s more amazing is that one bell can generate two notes when struck at different spots.This set of bian zhong was discovered in the tomb of an ancient monarch. The ancient treasurefinally saw the light of day. Its exquisite cast and pure sound revealed the high level ofancient Chinese civilization and wisdom.