The pipa, which gives the lead, provides a rhythmic backbone, while the erxian and dongxiao add flesh to the melody. The instruments draw one another on, and together form an integrated whole.
主導的琵琶為音樂之骨幹，彈出金石般的節奏，二弦及洞簫為肉，樂器間互相牽引，渾然合一。