Chinese operas, especially in Beijing, required the use of elegant music and instruments, thus many woodwinds, drums, and stringed instruments including the Jiaohu were used in ensembles to give operas more emotional meaning. It has two strings and its sound box is made from the horn of a cow.
In Chinese operas, particularly those performed in Beijing, musical elements like elegant music and instruments are crucial. This led to the use of woodwinds, drums, and stringed instruments such as the Jiaohu in ensembles to enhance the emotional depth of performances. The Jiaohu has two strings and its sound box is crafted from a cow's horn.