In addition to the name Qin Zheng where it originated, guzheng has many other names. In terms of playing techniques, the pinched zither and the bouncing zither; in terms of placement form, the horizontal zither and the lying zither; in terms of shape and size, the Changli and Hong zithers; in terms of local materials, the reed and carved tung trees; and ornaments. The famous jade zither, tin zither, silver zither, brocade zither, cloud zither, and tortoiseshell zither; the ming zither, qing zither, and mourning zither are named after their timbre and expressiveness. In addition, there are also the old zither, Baozheng, plain zither, zither, green cloud pendant and instruments of benevolence and wisdom, etc.