Music of China The music of China dates back to the dawn of Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence of a well-developed musical culture as early as the Zhou Dynasty (1122 BC - 256 BC). Today, the music continues a rich traditional heritage in one aspect, while emerging into a more contemporary form at the same time. In summary the commercialized segment is in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The more diverse and sophisticated genres and aspects are in mainland China.
skin gourd bamboo wood silk earth/clay Metal stone Traditionally, Chinese musical instruments were classified by the material of which they were made: skin gourd bamboo wood silk earth/clay Metal stone
Zheng
Bo
Dizi
Erhu
Sheng
Yangqin
Banhu
Zhonghu
Xiao
Ruan
Pipa
Gong
Souna
Guan
Yueqin
Muyu
Liuqin
Bangu
Pengling
Sanxian
Gehu
Dahu
Zhuihu
Jinghu