What is "bangu"

Bangu may refer to:-

• Bamileke, a Semi-Bantu ethnic group of people from Cameroon.
• Bangu (neighborhood), a district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Bangu Atlético Clube, a football team in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro.

• a cargo ship built as Ophis in 1919 and later known as Empire Antelope.

The bangu , often simply gu , is a Chinese frame drum that, when struck by one or two small bamboo sticks, creates a sharp dry sound essential to the aesthetics of Chinese opera. Striking the drum in different places produces different sounds. It is also used in many Chinese chamber music ensembles. The percussion section is very important in Chinese Opera, with battle or 'martial' scenes, which are called wu-chang. The bangu player is the director or conductor of the orchestra. He works with the other members of the percussion section to create the right mood for the audience and actors on stage.