Traditional Music
Xi'an, Northwest China
Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)
Representative List
Master-Apprentice (Oral/Aural)
Oral Tradition
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."
CIVILIZATION CONTEXT
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Xi'an Wind and Percussion Ensemble: A Living Heritage
Xi'an drum music is a grand ensemble tradition from the ancient capital of Xi'an, combining wind and percussion instruments. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty, it was performed at court ceremonies and Buddhist temples. The music is characterized by powerful drumming, soaring suona (Chinese oboe), and melodic sheng (mouth organ). Its notated scores preserve one of China's oldest surviving musical notation systems.
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