📖 Meaning
The sound of drums and music is so loud that it fills the sky. It describes a scene of extremely lively celebration and joyous festivity, where the atmosphere is vibrant and bustling with sound.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from the 'History of the Five Dynasties: Han History' (《五代史平话·汉史》), a Song dynasty historical narrative. The original text reads '笙歌聒地，鼓乐喧天,' meaning reed pipes and songs filled the earth while drums and music resounded to the heavens. The passage depicts a grand celebratory scene with music so powerful it seemed to shake both heaven and earth.
💡 Example Usage
庙会上鼓乐喧天，舞龙舞狮的队伍穿街而过。
At the temple fair, drums and music filled the air as the dragon and lion dance troupes paraded through the streets.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 鼓乐喧天
- Pinyin: gǔ yuè xuān tiān
- Literal Translation: drums, music, clamorous, sky
- Category: Condition
- Characters: 4