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Nanyin · Phrasing & ensemble
Lin Ruolan
Breath and phrasing in Nanyin
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Breath, plucked strings and measured ensemble playing shape Nanyin. Pauses and phrase endings carry as much meaning as the notes themselves.
Instruments & traditions
Gongche notation gives one account of the music. Performance adds the length of a breath, the weight of a plucked note and the pace shared by the ensemble.
Listening notes
Quiet scenes can give longer phrases room to unfold. Listen through each pause and phrase ending before choosing a cut.
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