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thumb|200px|A binzasara thumb|200px is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument used in folk songs, and rural dances. It was originally used as a cleaning tool. The instrument is made up of several wooden plates strung together with a cotton cord, with handles at both ends. Typically, a binzasara will have 108 wooden slats which is a significant number in Buddhism. The stack of wooden plates is played by making them move like a wave.

thumb|200px|Painting of a musician playing a paiban. Mogao Caves, cave 159, paiban thumb|right|155px|A paiban used in Chaozhou people|Chaozhou music The () is a clapper made from several flat pieces of hardwood or bamboo (or, formerly, sometimes also ivory or metal), which is used in many different forms of Chinese music. There are many different types of , and the instrument is also referred to as , , , or . Typical materials used for the include , , or , or bamboo, with the slats tied together loosely on one end with cord. It is held vertically by one hand and clapped together, producing a s