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Traditional Music
From ancient court melodies to folk songs passed down through generations, China's traditional music traditions span millennia of cultural expression.
UNESCO Inscribed
Guqin and Its Music
An ancient seven-stringed zither beloved by scholars for over 3,000 years, expressing the deepest ideals of Chinese philosophy through music.
Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE)
UNESCO
Nanyin Music
A living fossil of Tang Dynasty court music, preserved in Fujian's Minnan region with ancient instruments and elegant melodies.
Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)
UNESCO
Xi'an Wind and Percussion Ensemble
A majestic wind and percussion tradition from ancient Xi'an, preserving Tang Dynasty court music with powerful drums and soaring suona.
Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)
UNESCO
Hua'er Folk Songs
High-pitched folk songs from China's northwest mountains, improvised at annual festivals by singers from multiple ethnic groups.
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE)
UNESCO