The Definition of Traditional Music Elements in China

"National music", "traditional music" and "folk music" are three different concepts: "National music" includes traditional music and new music; And "folk music" is just a category of traditional music. China's national music is very rich, including court music, religious music and literati music besides folk music.

Attachment: (folk music \ folk music): folk music, also known as folk songs, folk music, folk short poems, etc. Defined by the International Folk Music Association (IFMC) as "pop music developed through oral communication", that is, the process of music transmission is recorded and taught by performers or music recipients.