clapper talk

noun

A form of Chinese narrative singing accompanied by a pair of clappers.

Meanings

nounclapper talk (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of Chinese narrative singing accompanied by a pair of clappers.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 快板
  • 快板 (kuàibǎn)Chinese narrative accompanied by clappers
Finnish clapper talk
  • clapper talkChinese narrative accompanied by clappers
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Chicago

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