Research topic: Chinese music

Chinese music the classical music forms of China. Origins and Characteristics Chinese music can be traced back as far as the third millennium BC Manuscripts and instruments from the early periods of its history are not extant, however, because in 212 BC, Shih Huang-ti of the Ch'in dynasty caused all the books and instruments to be destroyed and the practice of music to be stopped. Certain outlines of ancient Chinese music have nevertheless been ascertained. Of primary significance is the fact that the music and philosophy of China have always been inseparably bound; musical theory and form... Read more