Author

Contributions

  • Wang, Li - Contributor
  • Li, Rong - Contributor

Publication

2011 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

37,000 words, Guess

Page Count

148 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100521186919
  • ISBN-139780521186919
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011563532
  • OCLC Control Number671710042
  • Better World Books9780521186919
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Classifications

  • LCCML336 .J5413 2011

Description

Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the development of China's famous operas and the modern Chinese music industry. From classical to contemporary styles, Jin Jie explores the influence that Chinese music has had around the world [Publisher description]

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Introductions to Chinese culture

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