yangqin

Questions

What does yangqin mean?

A Chinese musical instrument, a hammered dulcimer traditionally fitted with bronze strings.

Where does yangqin come from?

From Mandarin 揚琴／扬琴 (yángqín), originally written 洋琴.

How to pronounce yangqin

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