Plucked, like the Chinese zither, or bowed, like the erhu, stringed instruments have been played for hundreds of years in China This is the sixth in a series of articles about classical Chinese ...

By blending innovation with tradition,"Intangible Cultural Heritage Music Week" invites audiences to witness how ancient ...

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an experience of the senses, an invitation to see, taste, and smell. But for me, more than anything else, the Festival is an auditory experience, with its ...

Qin Yuan, a player of the liuqin, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument known for its bright sound, gives a livestreamed performance at the China National Traditional Orchestra in Beijing on ...

Originating nearly 2,500 years ago, the guzheng is a traditional Chinese zither, a stringed instrument featuring up to 21 movable strings and bridges. The ancient instrument was the exact piece ...