About Chinese traditional music
Chinese traditional music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and East Asian folk music.
Chinese traditional music has given rise to 7 subgenres on this site, such as Xi'an guyue, Beiguan, Shan'ge and Naamyam.
From Wikipedia
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. It is now the primary classification in both research and education, although some genres contain different forms of performance and thus do not belong to a single category. The genres could also be classified into literati music, folk music, religious music and palace music, according to their cultural connotations or purpose.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chinese traditional music.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese traditional music?
Chinese traditional music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and East Asian folk music.