C I Supichaya Nobnom

Thanchanok Chokpichithai
Suphamas Cheewachutirungruang
Thanakorn Angkasirisan
Nitinan Yotsakulsate
Bac r & His y
- Chinese traditional music have been found since
7,000 - 8,000 years ago based on the flute that is
made of bone which was discovered in neolithic
period.
- In the past, only loyal families and noble families can
enjoy music.
- The golden age of chinese music was in Tang Dynasty
which was the era that many music institution were
established officially.
Out In u n
- Nature : 2697 BCE -> the Emperor Huangdi
sent Ling Lun (a scholar) to the western
mountain area to cut bamboo pipes that
could create sounds that match the sound of
the fenghuang (an immortal bird)
- Religion: Many songs were used to worship
the gods (religious ceremonies.)
- Most of the melodies are peaceful.
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Korean music

- Chinese music exerts the influences

because of geography and prolonged
relationship between the countries.
- For example, Confucianism used
music were inspired from Chinese
ancient traditional ceremonial song.
In u n on id
Japanese music

- Traditional Japanese music had an

influence from China since the Tang
dynasty, which can also be called Tang
music.Moreover, many of the instruments
are similar; for example, the Chinese harp
can also be called kugo in Japan.
In ru t U ed
- Percussion: Dagu (Chinese Bass drum)
- The instrument creates a unique strong
and expressive sound and is used in
musical ensembles, such as native wind
and percussion ensembles.
- The Chinese drums are played with sticks,
which are made from wood.
In ru t U ed
- String: Guzheng
- Guzheng is a Chinese plucked string instrument
that was developed from zheng. It is believed that
the first zheng consists of 5 strings and was
played only by one hand. Subsequently, more
strings were added through time and later become
widely known as Guzheng ( 21 strings in total.)
In ru t U ed
- Wind: Dizi
- It was initially called hengchui (meaning
horizontal blow)
- Following the Ching Dynasty, the dizi’s
importance was elevated through its use as
accompaniment in folk music, as well as in
musicals and operas.
- Traditionally, this instrument was made from
bamboo, consisting 6 holes for fingers.
- There are 2 types of dizis: Bangdi and Qudi
Use M si
- Traditional chinese instruments are
used and played in many different
occasion such as for the opera, and
for storytelling.
- It is used to entertain the loyal
families in Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
Gen
● Traditional Music:
a. Developed prior to 1911 C.E.
● Modern Music:
a. Developed after 1912 to coincide with
the New China
b. Three main categories: Pop music,
Rock and heavy metal, and Punk rock
Gen
● National Music:
a. Developed during the mid-twentieth century
b. A modernized form of Chinese traditional music
c. Adapted from grand presentation, such as
orchestra
d. Main purpose: Encourage national pride
● Regional Music
a. Ethnic groups in China include Tibetans,
Russians, Uyghurs, manchus, Zhuang, Dai, Naxi,
Miao, Wa, Yi, Lisu, and Mongolians.
Ty e f C es T it a C m it
● Instrumental and Vocal
a. Traditional music is played on solo instruments or
plucked and bowed stringed instruments, flutes,
and various cymbals, gongs, and drums.
b. Chinese vocal music:
i. Sung in a thin with non-resonant voice.
ii. It is usually solo.
c. The vocal music is developed from the
combination of poems and music.
Ty e f C es T it a C m it
● Music of the Han culture
a. Han Chinese make up approximately 92% of
China’s population.
b. The music is consisted of heterophonic
music.
c. Percussion accompanies music, dance, and
opera.
Ty e f C es T it a C m it
● Chinese opera
a. Originally performed only at court and for entertainment of
the aristocracy.
b. Later modified for public entertainment.
c. The music is guttural with high-pitched vocals.
d. Examples:
i. Beijing Opera/ Peking opera: regarded as one of the
cultural treasures of China, combination of music,
vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics, The
music of Peking opera can be divided into the Xipi
(西皮) and Erhuang (二黄) styles.
ii. Sichuan Opera: Today's Sichuan opera is a relatively
recent synthesis of 5 historic melodic styles.
Ty e f C es T it a C m it
● Folk music
a. Performed at weddings and funerals.
b. Usually includes suona (a form of oboe)
and chuigushou (percussion ensembles).
The
● Chinese music has no understanding of the workings of harmonies
● Pentatonic Scale is frequently used in chinese music
○ 5 notes in a scale
● The idea of rhythm and tempo changes over dynasty
○ Unregular beats and bar
○ During Ming Dynasty, there was an introduction of regular number of beats
within a bar
Ref ce
● http://2centsmusic.blogspot.com/2013/01/chinese-music-theory.html
● https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/chinese-music.htm
● https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/traditional-music.htm
● http://web.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Music_of_China
● http://www.easonmusicschool.com/chinese-orchestra-instruments/chinese-plucked-string-instruments/guzheng/
● http://www.easonmusicschool.com/chinese-orchestra-instruments/chinese-woodwind-instruments/dizi/
● http://www.easonmusicschool.com/chinese-orchestra-instruments/chinese-percussion-instruments/drum/
● http://ijmpa.com/journals/ijmpa/Vol_3_No_1_June_2015/6.pdf
● http://www.freeonlineresearchpapers.com/music-influence-religion
● http://www.visitourchina.com/guide/culture/a-brief-history-of-chinese-music.html