What instruments are used in Chinese music?

The most common Chinese traditional instruments are the Er Hu 二胡, Guzheng 古筝, Guqin 古琴, Dizi 笛子 and Pipa 琵琶

What is the Chinese instrument that sounds like a violin?

Er Hu 二胡 looks and sounds much like a violin. It's often used by street performers so you should see one in your travels of China.

What is traditional Chinese music called?

Traditional Chinese music is referred to as "zhōng guó chuán tǒng yīn yuè" (中国传统音乐)

What kind of music do Chinese listen to?

Chinese people LOVE to listen to Chinese Pop, K-Pop (Korean), Chinese love songs, original soundtracks from movies and television shows as well as trending music from around the world.

When was Chinese music invented?

The earliest musical instruments we're seen in China in the Shang Dynasty (1800 BC) and would have been simple instruments such as drums and pipes. More traditional Chinese instruments began to emerge in the Zhou Dynasty (1000 BC).

Where can I download Chinese music?

Three great Chinese sites for listening to Chinese music online are 1ting.com, Yinyuetai.com Kugou.com. Additionally, you can find plenty of playlists of Chinese music on YouTube. Here's one we made !

Why does Chinese music sound strange to us?

Aside from the obvious language difference between Chinese and western music most traditional Chinese music is based on the five-tone and seven-tone scale and creates quite unique sounds that affect the variations in tone, quality, beat, rhythm. These sounds can sound strange to someone more accustomed to western-style music.