GENRE · KNOWLEDGE GUIDE
Chinese Traditional Music
- Genre family
- Traditional / Regional Music
- Starting recordings
- 11
ORIGIN · SOUND · PEOPLE
Meet Chinese Traditional Music
A diverse set of court, literati, folk, theatrical and religious traditions from across China.
Following particular instruments, repertories and regions preserves differences that a single broad label would otherwise flatten.
Begin with 阿炳.
GENRE FAMILY
Its place in the genre family
Parent genreTraditional / Regional Music
Current genreChinese Traditional Music
LISTENING GUIDE
What to listen for
01
Listen for slides, ornaments and resonance.
02
Distinguish solo and ensemble roles.
03
Connect each recording to a specific repertory and region.
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CURRENT BROWSING SCOPE
East Asia · Chinese Traditional Music
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ESSENTIAL LISTENING
10 recordingsStart with these recordings
01Free Thought on the Sanmen GorgeChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 02Abyss of MiseryChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 03Moon Reflects on the Er-Quan SpringChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 04Wonderful NightChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 05March Toward BrightnessChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 06Horse RacingChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 07Narrative Music of North HenanChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 08Dancing Candle LightChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 09Birds Singing In Quiet ValleyChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab 10Parting At HoneymoonChinese Traditional MusicOpen in new tab
KEY ARTISTS
Key artists
ESSENTIAL ALBUMS
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