The drum-and-gong cue sounded, and the actor took the stage.
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In 戏曲 (Chinese opera), the 锣鼓点 cues every entrance, action, and emotional shift on stage. Actors time their movements to specific named patterns (急急风, 四击头, 慢长锤 etc.). Different patterns signal fight, court audience, contemplation, lament.
