INSTRUMENTS USED IN CHINESE THEATER
Ti-tsa cross flute that is played along with singing.
Slao-a recorded flute that is played along with singing
these are gongs that are played to signify the beginning of the performance.
Hu-ch'in and Bu- ch'in a violin like, two-stringed instruments.
Tan-pi-ku- a kettle drum that is used to create the tempo of the performance.
Yue-ch'in a guilar like four-stringed instruments.
San-siena guitar like three-stringed instruments.
Pi-p'a-a stringed instrument similar to lute with four strings.