Footnotes

1.  This tan-ci is based on "The Story of Ying-ying," which finds its most famous adaptation in the drama The  Romance of the West Chamber, by Wang Shifu, written in the 13th century.  

2.  A score about two lovers who have deep feelings for each other.

3.  A very obscure classical piece.

4.  Songs about longing for home.  

5.  From this point on "Hen" should be understood as Hen Phoenix, and "Phoenix" should be understood as Cock Phoenix.  

6.  musical notes  

7.  Cotton was traditionally fluffed for use as bedding with an iron stringed bow which twangs when plucked.   

8.  The birds symbolize lovers.

9.  Watching something but being unable to see the real meaning behind it.  

10.  Wise men in The Romance of the Three kingdoms.

[Introduction]  |  [Ying-ying plays the qin]