Chinese

edit
 
even; neat; identical
even; neat; identical; ready; to make even; simultaneously; place name
 
convex; drum; to rouse
convex; drum; to rouse; to beat
trad. (齊鼓)
simp. (齐鼓)

Etymology

edit

This drum's name was formerly spelled 脐鼓, with (, literally navel) referring to the thin circular film or paste that was affixed to the center of the drum head to facilitate tuning and improve the instrument's tone

Pronunciation

edit

Noun

edit

齊鼓

  1. qigu (a single-headed drum of Central Asian origin, shaped like a lacquer bucket, with a thin circular film or paste that was affixed to the center of the drum head to facilitate tuning and improve the instrument's tone; used in Chinese court banquet ensembles during the Sui and Tang dynasties)

Further reading

edit