| 4-37 |
Erhu |
The soulful two-stringed 'Chinese violin'. |
| 4-38 |
Peking Opera |
The national opera known for elaborate paint and stylized movement. |
| 4-39 |
Guqin |
The instrument of the scholar-gentleman; a seven-string zither. |
| 4-40 |
Guzheng |
The plucked bridge-zither known for flowing melodies. |
| 4-41 |
Suona |
The loud, high-pitched horn used for folk celebrations. |
| 4-42 |
Sichuan Opera |
Famous for its 'Face Changing' (Bian Lian) technique. |
| 4-43 |
Kunqu Opera |
The 'mother of operas,' known for its poetic elegance. |
| 4-44 |
Pipa |
The pear-shaped lute with immense technical range. |
| 4-45 |
Dizi |
The transverse bamboo flute with a unique buzzing tone. |
| 4-46 |
Cantonese Opera |
Blending martial arts and southern singing styles. |
| 4-47 |
Chime Bells |
Ancient bronze chime bells used in ritual court music. |
| 4-48 |
Yue Opera |
Soft, lyrical opera from Zhejiang, traditionally female-led. |
