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Chinese Instruments

Just like a Western Orchestra the Classical Chinese Orchestra has four sections.  However the families of instruments are different.  In the Western orchestra the sections of the orchestra are the strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.  The Chinese orchestra is made up of the bowed strings, plucked strings, winds and percussion.

 

Click on each family of instrument in the table below to find out more.

Chinese Musicians

There are many famous Chinese musicians who perform traditional and modern Chinese music.  This information will tell you about their lives and music.

Use the links below to find out a little about some of the most famous Chinese musicians

Last Updated 27 January 2002

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