The verse in the Shi Jing (Book of Songs) "A fair and gentle maiden; I would welcome her with gongs and drums," describes the joyous scene of bringing home a beautiful bride.
《詩經》的「窈窕淑女，鐘鼓樂之」，是形容敲鑼打鼓把美嬌娘迎娶回家的歡樂場面。