Chinese Music by Jie Jin

Chinese Music by Jie Jin

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Summary

Unique in style and with a history of some 8000 years, Chinese music represents a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction explores the history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the development of Chinese operas and their influence around the world.

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Chinese Music by Jie Jin

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.
Jie Jin teaches in the Musicology Department of the Chinese Conservatory of Music. She is a member of the World Ethnic Music Society and is part of the Chinese Musicians' Association. She has published a number of works on Chinese music.
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ISBN 13 9780521186919
ISBN 10 0521186919
Title Chinese Music
Author Jie Jin
Series Introductions To Chinese Culture
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2011-03-03
Number of pages 156
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