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It is based on the doctrines of beliefs of some of the Chinese philosopher.

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Chinese Music

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WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF CHINESE MUSIC?

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•PITCH/TONAL SYSTEM

•TIMBRE

•METER/RHYTHM

•TEXTURE

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Is usually described as high-pitched and nasal but there are regional differences in the style of singing.

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VOCAL MUSIC OF CHINA

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What are the types of Chinese Vocal Music?

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•Religious Music

•The art song

•Narrative Music

•Chinese Folk Music

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It is heterophonic , meaning it is played with more than one instrument or an instrument together with a voice.

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INSTRUMENTS MUSIC OF CHINA

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moon shaped lute with shorter neck

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yueqin

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Two- stringed fiddle and one of the most popular chinese instruments.

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Erhu

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Four-stringed lute with 30 frets and pear-shaped body.

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Pipa

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Also known as Chinese Guitar and Moon Guitar

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Ruan

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a seven – stringed instrument which has a long and slender body made from pine tree.

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Guqin