Chinese Music

By Jin Jie and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521186919
• ISBN13: 9780521186919
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"