Musical Instruments

Music is one of the four arts in ancient China. The history of Chinese music can be dated back to about 7,000 years ago. Chinese music instruments may be classified into the following three categories, string, wind, and percussion instruments. String instruments may be further divided into the two sub categories, bowed string instruments and plucked string instruments. They were also traditionally classified by the material of which they were made. To find more Chinese musical instruments, please see the objects below.