Ming: Influence
Zhong: The original meaning is an ancient percussion instrument, made of bronze.
Strike: strike.
Qing: An ancient stone percussion instrument. Carved from stone or jade.
Usage: Under the porch of the main hall, the bell rings and the music is melodious. (Huang Chuanti Palace Museum)
Extended data:
In ancient times with strict etiquette, musical instruments made of Lingbi Pianshi have become a symbol of imperial power and etiquette. Whether in the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, when music was jubilant and wings were flying, or in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, or even in the Han, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Lingbi stone bricks had her respected position.
For example, the tiger chimes in the Yin Ruins in Anyang, the arrangement of the Chunqiu TombNo. Shuangdun 1 in Bengbu, the arrangement of the Tomb of Zeng Houyi in Suizhou Warring States and so on. There are sacred stone phantoms. People who advocated etiquette in ancient times believed that life and death were only the cycle of life, and what was used before death should be like this, which also reflected the social situation at that time.
Gradually, the musical instruments and sacrifices in this ancient court also came into people's lives with her mysterious color. Therefore, Lingbi stone chimes are not only regarded as treasures by emperors, but also praised by literati in past dynasties.