created sense approved 北管 · běiguǎn · beiguan — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
北管
běiguǎn
beiguan
Traditional Chinese music and theater popular in southern Fujian and Taiwan. Originally evolved from northern tunes, it is commonly performed at temple festivals, processions, and puppet shows. It is traditionally divided into the [[西皮|西皮|xi1 pi2]] and [[福禄|福祿|fu2 lu4]] schools based on the instruments and singing styles used.
北 (literal) → 北 · běi · north 管 (literal) → 管 · guǎn · wind instrument
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