The sênh tiền is a Vietnamese musical instrument. The senh tien is a combination of clapper,

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made from three pieces of wood and old Chinese coins.Randy Raine-Reusch ''Play the World: The 101 World Instrument Primer'' Page 98 "Senh Tien or Sinh Tien - Vietnam. The senh tien is a combined clapper, rasp, and jingle made from three pieces of wood and old Chinese coins. It was used in the Vietnamese Nguyen Court from the early nineteenth century and has since found its way into a number of other musical styles. The main body of the senh tien is made from two wooden slats that are partially glued together .." It is also played among the

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