Music of China

Music Of China

Chinese music has been made since the dawn of Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence of a well-developed musical culture as early as the Zhou Dynasty (1122 BC – 256 BC). Today, the music continues a rich traditional heritage in one aspect, while emerging into a more contemporary form at the same time. The music market in China was the 22nd largest in the world in 2011 and was worth US$82.8 million.

Read more about Music Of China:  Legend, Dragon Dance, Republic of China Era (1912–1949), People's Republic of China Era (1949–1990s), Current, Commercial Situation, Regional Music, Modern Changes, Western Classical Music

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