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Traditional
Chinese music figures prominently on the world musical scene. There are
numerous traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as bianzhong (bell
chimes), zheng (zither-like plucked instrument with 21 or 25 strings), xun
(egg-shaped holed wind instrument) and erhu (Chinese violin), which never
fail to mesmerize the listener with tones ranging from the wistful to the
melodious. The Chinese of various ethnic backgrounds are born singers and
dancers. Local operas and folk singing and dancing are a must for any
visitor to this country. |
