铜鼓是中国南方及东南亚地区许多民族的传统器物。它既是乐器,具有节乐伴舞的作用;又是部落酋长或氏族首领的权力重器和礼器,表现主人的权势和富有;还是神器,用以祭祀和娱神。铜鼓用于丧葬礼仪,贯穿在整个程序的各个环节之中。在历史长河中,有些环节虽然在此一民族中已经失落,但在彼一民族中仍然保存,可以互相弥补。铜鼓作为神器、祭器、礼器、重器、乐器,在丧葬过程中都有体现。现试分述如下: Tonggu is a traditional artifact of many ethnic groups in southern China and Southeast Asia. It is both a musical instrument and a festival accompanist. It is also the power and device of tribal chiefs or clan chiefs, representing the masters’ power and wealth. It is also an artifact for sacrificing and entertaining God. Bronze drums for funeral rituals, throughout the entire process of all aspects. In the long course of history, although some of the links have been lost in this nation, they are still preserved among the other peoples and can be made up of each other. Bronze drums as artifacts, sacrificial vessels, etiquette, heavy equipment, musical instruments, are reflected in the process of funeral. Now try points are as follows: