八音 (bā yīn)

Definition

八音 refers to the eight categories of traditional Chinese musical instruments, which are classified based on their materials and playing techniques. These categories include stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, etc.

Related terms

鼓类乐器 (gǔ lèi yuè qì): This term refers to percussion instruments such as drums and gongs that fall under the category of 八音.

弦乐器 (xián yuè qì): 弦乐器 includes stringed instruments like the 古筝 and the 二胡, which are part of 八音.

管乐器 (guǎn yuè qì): This term refers to wind instruments such as flutes and clarinets that belong to the category of 八音.