A musical string made of twisted silk; can also refer to string instruments in general
Sixian (Hebei opera)
A genre of local opera popular in Hebei province, particularly in Shijiazhuang and Baoding; also known as 丝弦戏sīxiánxì
Sixian (Hunan folk music)
A genre of folk musical storytelling from Hunan province, often performed with instruments like the hammered dulcimer and lute; Changde Sixian is the most well-known variety.