The first of China's four major musical instruments.

Pipa is the first of the four major musical instruments in China. Here, the history, artistic status and characteristics of pipa, its comparison with the other three major musical instruments and its international influence will be described in detail.

Pipa is a plucked instrument with a long history, which can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty in China. In the history of China, the pipa has undergone many improvements and developments, and gradually formed the four-string pipa seen in modern times. During the Tang Dynasty, the development of pipa reached a peak and became one of the most popular musical instruments at that time.

Pipa plays an important role in China's traditional music and is known as the "King of Folk Music". It has beautiful timbre, wide range and can express rich emotions. Pipa has a variety of playing skills, such as playing, plucking, rolling and sweeping, and can play various styles of tracks.

Compared with erhu, flute and guzheng, which are also called the four major musical instruments in China, pipa has obvious advantages in timbre, skill and expressive force. Pipa is becoming more and more influential in the world, attracting many international fans. Many foreign musicians began to learn the pipa and perform China's traditional songs on the international stage.

To sum up, Pipa has become the first of the four major musical instruments in China with its long history, beautiful timbre, rich skills and extensive influence.