Sound of China: Konghou

(ECNS) -- Konghou, the ancient Chinese harp, has a history of more than 2,000 years. The instrument became extinct during the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) and was revived in the 20th century. In its heyday, Konghou existed in three main types, which are the vertical, the horizontal, and the phoenix-headed.

箜篌是一种拨弦乐器,在中國有2000多年历史。箜篌绝响于明代,在几代中国音乐人的研究下于20世纪又重新面世。古代箜篌有着三种形制：分别是竖箜篌、卧箜篌和凤首箜篌。