Zhuang people have been casting and using bronze drums for more than 2000 years. Up to now, most counties in Zhuang area have unearthed bronze drums in different periods. There are many kinds and sizes of bronze drums. The drum surface is flat, the drum body is hollow and bottomless, decorated with various patterns. Historically, the bronze drum was not only a musical instrument, but also a symbol of power and wealth. From the point of view of smelting technology and modeling technology, the bronze drums unearthed in Guogailing, Tiandong County, Guangxi during the Warring States Period and Guixian and Xilin County, Guangxi during the Western Han Dynasty have reached a fairly high level.
Qin Tian
Qin Tian, called "Ding Ding" in Zhuang language, is named after its pronunciation characteristics. Playing and singing Qin Tian is popular in the Zhuang area of Zuojiang River Basin. The horn of this kind of piano is round and bowl-shaped, and it is made of big bamboo tube or gourd shell. The face of the piano is covered with snake skin or mussel skin, and also covered with thin boards or bamboo shells. The harp is made of wood, thin and long, and its two strings are made of silk. It is a musical instrument used by Zhuang farmers to jump or sing to eliminate disasters and exorcise evil spirits, so it is called Qin Tian. When the masses sing, they often play while singing. Qin Tian is an instrument used for dancing during festivals. Skydivers sing, play and dance.