Introduce China's national music in English.

Hi, I heard that you know a lot about China folk music. Can you tell me something about it?

B: Yes, China's folk music has a long history, about four or five thousand years ago. Some folk music is played by solo or ensemble of plucked and stringed instruments.

What are they?

B: Oh, woodwind instruments include, sheng, flute, pipe and chime, bowstring instruments include erhu, banhu and jinghu, and plucked instruments include guqin, dulcimer, Ruan and pipa.

I see. Tell me more.

B: ok. In some places, this is a traditional folk song genre, sung by a woman, accompanied by Xiao, pipa and other traditional musical instruments. Music is usually sad, and it is typically about lovelorn women. Jiangnan Sizhu is an instrumental music, usually played by musicians in Shanghai teahouses.

Oh, yes, I remember. I saw it in Hangzhou. Is it the same type?

I think so. I like it very much.

Thank you for telling me this knowledge about folk music. I want to ask more questions next time.

B: Any time is fine.