Chinese Music

This accessible, illustrated introduction explores the history of Chinese music, an ancient, diverse and fascinating part of China's cultural heritage.

Jie Jin (Author)

9780521186919, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 3 March 2011

156 pages, 92 colour illus. 1 map
23 x 15.6 x 1 cm, 0.29 kg

Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the development of China's famous operas and the modern Chinese music industry. From classical to contemporary styles, Jin Jie explores the influence that Chinese music has had around the world.

1. The evolution of Chinese music
2. The connotation of ancient music of China
3. Varieties of Chinese musical instruments
4. Chinese folk songs
5. Singing and dancing of ethnic groups
6. Quyi music of China
7. Chinese music today
8. The Sino-foreign exchange of music
Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF], Non-Western music: traditional & "classical" [AVGE]