The shape of Dong flute is similar to that of Dong Xiao. The mouthpiece is equipped with reeds, which blow vertically, and the timbre is beautiful and melodious, which can not only express the euphemistic and lyrical mood, but also play a warm and jubilant melody. Rich in Shan Ye flavor, it is often used for solo or singing accompaniment. It is popular in the Dong people's residential areas at the junction of Guizhou, Guangxi and Hunan, with Liping, Rongjiang and Congjiang in Guizhou Province being the most popular.
Lusheng has a long history, and the poem "blowing sheng drums and springs, blowing sheng blowing sheng drums and springs" appeared in The Book of Songs, the earliest poetry collection in China. According to archaeological findings, two Hulusheng unearthed in Lijiashan, Jiangchuan during the Warring States period are one of the earliest sheng musical instruments in China.
Niutuiqin is a musical instrument of the Dong nationality. It is named after the slender body shaped like a cow's thigh. Dong language is called Gegei, Gegei, Gening and Gougeisi. Each giving and giving are homophonic sounds of two empty strings. Also known as cow leg. With a long history, various specifications and soft timbre, it is mainly used to accompany Dong folk songs and Dong operas.
The Dong pipa is composed of a head, a stem, a chord, and a * * * box chord. Pipa varies in size in different regions and can be divided into three types: large, medium and small. The big timbre is soft and deep, the middle timbre is bright and sweet, and the small timbre is crisp and pleasant. When playing, the left hand holds the piano and presses the strings, and the right hand holds a small horn or bamboo pick to play. Besides solo and ensemble, it can also accompany Dong songs and dances. It is a musical instrument with the characteristics of ethnic minorities.