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Definition
The triangle (percussion instrument).
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the orchestral percussion instrument made of a steel rod bent into a triangle shape. It is rarely used in casual conversation outside of school music contexts or describing an orchestra. Note that the verb used for playing it is 敲, which emphasizes the striking action rather than the musical performance itself.
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He is playing the triangle in music class.
Related words
Common phrases
to play the triangle
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Grammar guides
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