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In histori- SOUND of the parameters space to the machine; cal times, the theory has spread outside the boundaries of China, such as in Japan, Korea and Vietnam. In this paper we demonstrate how the rules on the inter- for artists of different backgrounds to communicate • The Yin Yang theory is based on the concept that all play between Yin and Yang can be applied also to sound.