What is China traditional music?

"China traditional music" refers to the music created by the people of China in their own ways and forms, including both ancient works and contemporary works, which is an extremely important part of China national music.

China's music is not only rich in historical resources, but also rich in folk traditional resources. These resources are living traditions, attracting the interest of Chinese and foreign scholars. According to China's traditional music theory, China folk music can be divided into four categories:

1, instrumental music

China's instrumental music can be divided into two categories: solo and ensemble. Solos are once again divided into bowstring, plucked, blowpipe, percussion and other categories. Similarly, ensemble music can be further divided into string Suo Le, bamboo music, wind music, drum music and percussion music. These five kinds of ensemble music constitute the essence of China traditional music.

2. Opera music

There are more than 300 kinds of local dramas in China. According to the different music, these operas can be divided into four categories: Pi Huangqiang, Bangzi, Kunqu Opera and Gaoqiang; Peking Opera belongs to Pi Huangqiang.

3. Folk songs

Folk songs are the basis of all kinds of folk music. In China, due to its vast territory and large population, there are colorful folk songs everywhere. Generally speaking, China folk songs can be divided into three categories: folk songs, minor songs and labor songs.

Step 4 dance music

There are also many different styles of folk dances in China. Among them, the most popular ones are: yangko, waist drum, dry boat, lantern, tea picking and so on.

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In addition, in life, the word "national music" can be seen in many folk music CDs. This "national music" refers to music handed down from ancient times and developed in modern times. It can be seen that the creation time of "national music" refers to ancient times; "New music" refers to music written by people who have studied western music, such as school songs. It can be seen that the creation time of new music was after 1840 Opium War.

"China Music" not only refers to the music handed down from ancient times, but also refers to the music created and adapted by China people according to western theories. "China traditional music" refers to the music created by the people of China in their own ways and forms, including both ancient works produced in history and contemporary works.

It can be seen that traditional music includes "national music" but not "new music", but they are all "China music". Traditional music is an extremely important part of China national music. The difference between traditional music and new music lies not in the time of creation, but in the form of expression and style characteristics.

Baidu Encyclopedia-China Traditional Music