SIASUN(SZ:300024) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-09 23:36Core Points - The opening ceremony of the 15th National Games featured a performance by modern robots playing ancient bronze musical instruments, specifically the bronze "ju diao," creating a dialogue between ancient and modern cultures [1][3]. Group 1: Instrument Overview - The bronze "ju diao" is a percussion instrument originating from the Wuyue region during the Eastern Zhou period, with significant findings in provinces such as Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, and Shandong, particularly in Jiangsu and Zhejiang [3]. - The "ju diao" is classified as one of the eight musical categories based on material, specifically falling under the metal category due to its bronze composition [3]. - It is typically used in rituals and banquets, requiring a base for stability during performance, and produces two distinct sounds: the main drum sound and the side drum sound [3]. Group 2: Historical Significance - The existing bronze "ju diao" set, discovered in the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Tomb, is notable for being one of the few complete sets, consisting of eight pieces, weighing a total of 191 kilograms, with the largest piece measuring 64 centimeters in height and weighing 40 kilograms [4]. - This set is significant as it represents the first large-scale discovery of such instruments in Lingnan, showcasing the practical use of these instruments in the royal court [3][4]. - The Nanyue King Tomb, belonging to the second-generation king Zhao Mo, contained a total of 121 burial items, including the bronze "ju diao," indicating the cultural importance of music in the burial practices of the time [4].