What is the oldest musical instrument known to have been unearthed in China?

The oldest musical instrument known to have been unearthed in China is the Neolithic blowjob.

The following will introduce the oldest musical instrument unearthed in China from two aspects: archaeological discovery and music culture.

1, archaeological discovery:

Flute playing in Neolithic Age: A 9,000-year-old ceramic flute was unearthed at Jianshan site in Shaoshan, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China, and is considered as the oldest known musical instrument in China. These flutes, with their simple forms and production techniques, showed the initial exploration of music by human beings at that time.

2. Music culture:

Performance of Ancient Musical Instruments: There are many kinds of ancient musical instruments in China with unique timbre, including Qin, Qin, Sheng and Zheng. These musical instruments occupy an important position in ancient music culture, and are used in court music, sacrificial activities and folk music performances.

Traditional music performance forms: China's traditional music performance forms are diverse, such as solo, ensemble, banquet, folk art and so on. Different regions and nationalities have their own unique musical styles and tunes, which represent the rich musical culture of China.

Value of traditional music: China traditional music not only has aesthetic value, but also carries rich historical, cultural and emotional connotations. It is an important part of China culture and helps to inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.

Expand knowledge:

Yayue: As the ancient court music in China, Yayue is the music form of ancient emperors and aristocratic society, which originated in the Zhou Dynasty and developed into the Qing Dynasty after several dynasties. Elegant music is famous for its solemnity and is an important part of ancient etiquette culture.

Quyi: Quyi is a combination of China traditional music and traditional opera performances, including Pingju, Peking Opera and Huangmei Opera. Quyi is deeply loved by people for its unique performance and rich artistic connotation, and is regarded as one of the treasures of China traditional culture.

Summary:

The oldest musical instrument unearthed in China is the flute in the Neolithic Age, which represents the initial exploration of music by human beings. China's traditional music culture is rich and colorful. Qin, Qin, Sheng, Zheng and other musical instruments all occupy an important position in ancient music. At the same time, elegant music, Quyi and other forms of performance are also an important part of inheriting the traditional culture of China.

Through the study of ancient musical instruments and traditional music, we can better understand and inherit the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.