About Chinese stringed music
Chinese stringed music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and string music.
Chinese stringed music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Teochew string music.
From Wikipedia
Stringed music is prominent in China, especially in the Jiangnan region, where it is the name of all the instruments made from wood and string. This form of performance started from the Jin dynasty (266–420).
The most common Chinese stringed instruments are the guqin, zheng, erhu, and pipa. These instruments were developed over thousands of years.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chinese stringed music.
- ↑ music of China
- ↑ string music
- ↓ Teochew string music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese stringed music?
Chinese stringed music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and string music.