Bianqing
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The bianqing (IPA: [biːɛnʧɪŋ] Chinese: 编磬 [bi̯ɛn¹ t͡ɕʰiŋ⁴⁵]) is a traditional Chinese percussion instrument consisting of a set of L-shaped flat stone chimes known as qing, played melodically. The chimes were hung in a wooden frame and struck with a mallet. Along with the bronze bells called bianzhong, they were an important instrument in China's ritual and court music going back to ancient times.
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Traditional Chinese | 編磬 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 编磬 | ||||||
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Revised Romanization | Pyeongyeong |
McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏn'gyŏng |
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The instrument was imported to Vietnam (where it is called biên khánh),[1] and Korea (where it is called pyeongyeong). In the 11th year of King Yejong of Goryeo (1116), it was imported from the Song Dynasty.[2] It is still used in Korean court and ritual music.