China's national orchestras can be divided into

China's national orchestras can be divided into two kinds of minority orchestras and national symphony orchestras.

Expanded Knowledge:

1. Minority Orchestras

Minority orchestras are orchestras composed of musicians from a particular minority group, who play mostly traditional music of their own people. Minority orchestras differ from traditional central orchestras in that they often use unique ethnic instruments, such as the hu mai and the horse-head qin, to play musical pieces with strong ethnic characteristics.

2. Ethnic Symphony Orchestra

Ethnic Symphony Orchestra is a kind of comprehensive orchestra, which performs a variety of repertoire and styles ranging from ethnic music to classical music and modern music. They are often composed of musicians from various ethnic groups and play innovatively based on ethnic culture, combined with modern musical elements.

3. Application of Ethnic Instruments in Ethnic Orchestra

In ethnic orchestra, ethnic instruments are a very important part. The unique sound and expressive power of ethnic instruments bring strong ethnic characteristics to ethnic orchestras. For example, the horse head qin, erhu, pipa, and flute often appear in ethnic orchestras as important roles.

4, the status and role of national orchestras

National orchestras have a pivotal position and role in the development of China's music culture. They are not only an important part of China's traditional music culture, but also an important force to promote the inheritance and innovative development of national culture in the new era. Ethnic orchestras can make more people understand and recognize the music culture of various ethnic groups in China through various ways such as performance, teaching, research and promotion.

5. Music Creation Based on Ethnic Characteristics

Because ethnic minority orchestras and national symphony orchestras have strong ethnic characteristics, the music works created in these orchestras are often characterized by strong ethnic characteristics. For example, some musicians create innovative and contemporary musical works by borrowing or fusing elements of ethnic music.

6. Summary

China's national orchestras can be divided into two kinds: minority orchestras and national symphony orchestras. Minority orchestras play traditional music of their own ethnic groups, often using unique ethnic instruments. Ethnic symphony orchestras, on the other hand, play a more comprehensive repertoire, combining elements of ethnic and modern music.

The national orchestra plays a pivotal role in the development of China's music culture, and can promote the development of national cultural heritage and innovation. At the same time, music creations based on national characteristics are also emerging, injecting new vitality into the development of China's music industry.