Silk and Bamboo music is an ensemble performance by string (silk) and wind (bamboo) instruments in the Chinese orchestra.

丝竹乐是丝弦与竹管乐器相结合来演奏的一种“细乐”演奏形式。

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Even if that could be done, gravity would cause water to flow down the kite string onto the silk cord, ruining its insulating power.

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To the end of the string is tied a metal key, and to the key is attached a silk (nonconductive) cord, which the experimenter holds.

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