This Indian instrument is the most widely recognized around the world:

This ancient Chinese philosopher believed that music was not meant to entertain, but to "purify one's thoughts":

Many traditional Chinese melodies are built on this 5-note scale:

Many instruments are played using the fingernails or small pieces of plastic attached to the fingers called:

Rhythms in Japan are "ma-based", or free in space and time. In music, silence is just as important as:

This flower is a major part of many Japanese festivals and traditions:

Around the world, concerts look different. While we sit on chairs and use music stands, some cultures:

This type of Japanese drumming uses large barrel-shaped drums played with sticks:

The musical tradition created on the islands of Java and Bali (Indonesia) is:

This Australian instrument is made from a hollowed branch, usually 4-5 feet long:

This Australian instrument is played by placing the bottom on your bottom lip, and vibrating the top section with your air: