Is erhu a stringed instrument?

Yes, erhu belongs to the category of stringed instruments. A stringed instrument refers to an instrument that makes sound by plucking strings with a bow. String instruments are characterized by strings, bows, piano boxes, sound columns and so on. Strings are used to make sounds, bows are used to pluck strings, piano boxes are used to put strings and make sounds, and sound columns are used to transmit sounds and adjust timbre. Common stringed instruments are erhu, violin, cello, viola, double bass and timpani.

Erhu is one of the traditional stringed instruments in China. Its body is rectangular and consists of two boards. Erhu has two strings, and when the strings are plucked with a bow, the timbre is soft, clear and melodious. Erhu is one of the important instruments in China traditional music, which is widely used in national music, opera, dance and modern music.

The origin of erhu can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when it was introduced to China from Central Asia. In the Yuan Dynasty, erhu gradually became one of the indispensable instruments in folk music. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, erhu played an increasingly prominent role in traditional Chinese opera and became one of the main accompaniment instruments of traditional Chinese opera. In modern music, erhu has also been widely used, not only as a solo instrument, but also with other types of musical instruments, showing different musical charm.

In a word, erhu, as a traditional stringed instrument in China, has beautiful, clear and melodious timbre and high artistic value. Erhu is widely used in various fields and is an indispensable part of China music culture.