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Largely based on the pentatonic scale, Chinese folk music is different from western traditional music, paying more attention to the form expression as well. Han traditional weddings and funerals usually include a form of oboe called a suona and percussive ensembles called chuigushou .
There are dozens of styles of folk music in China. Along with the Han folk music, the ethnic folk music that tourists might hear and most like includes the Tibetan, Uighur, and Dong folk music. The Miao are famous for their singing.
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- Eric M. Meyer
Chinese music, art form of organized vocal and instrumental sounds that developed in China and is the one of the oldest of all known musical systems.
- William P. Malm
Some of the most common modes used in Chinese music include the Zhi mode, the Yu mode, and the Shang mode. Each of these modes has its own unique characteristics and is used in different types of music. The Zhi mode is often used in folk music and has a bright and lively character.
Three Kinds of Traditional Music. The three general kinds of traditional music that people are most like to hear nowadays are. Chinese opera music meant for theatrical performances, ensemble or orchestra music for cultured audiences, and; solo instrumental performance.
Chinese traditional music includes various music genres which have been inherited for generations in China. Specifically, this term refers to the music genres originated in or before Qing dynasty. According to the appearance, the genres can be classified into instrumental ensemble, instrumental solo, theatre, shuochang, dance music and song.
