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Political music in China

Political music in China is a music genre that emerged in People's Republic of China. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and political music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Political music in China

Political music in China is a music genre that emerged in People's Republic of China. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and political music.

Political music in China has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Red music.

From Wikipedia

Political music in China (政治歌曲) consists of Patriotic Music (爱国歌曲) and Revolutionary Music (革命歌曲). It is an ideological music with political or nationalistic content, sometimes taking the form of a modernized Chinese traditional music written or adapted for some form of grand presentation with an orchestra. It was created in the early to mid-20th century, become the dominant genre of music after the Chinese Communist Revolution, and until the 1980s was the main form of music broadcast on radio and television in the People's Republic of China.

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What is Political music in China?

Political music in China is a music genre that emerged in People's Republic of China. It is usually classed as a form of music of China and political music.

Where and when did Political music in China originate?

Political music in China originated in People's Republic of China.

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