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♪ Chinese Music ♪   If you have ever listened to music before you have most likely heard Chinese music or the effect it has had on our culture's music. Chinese music incorporates a wide variety of instruments, several singing and interpretive styles, and it has also made many changes throughout China's history. All of the aspects have molded music into what it is today, not for only China but the entire world. -Gabe S.
 * Chinese Music Example **

media type="youtube" key="EF-r2WgCBQw" height="344" width="425"  By: Erika M. =Musical Dynasties =
 * **String** || **Bamboo** || **Wood** || **Stone** ||
 * [[image:http://www.archangelswisdom.com/daoismtaoismconfucianzhongnishqinmusicalinstrument.jpg width="235" height="77" align="center" caption="Guqin"]] || [[image:169px-Guanzi.jpg width="232" height="80"]] || [[image:http://www.harmony-music.com/image/muyu.gif width="114" height="162" align="center" caption="Muyu"]] || [[image:http://accel6.mettre-put-idata.over-blog.com/0/54/47/81/semaine-asiatique/bianqing.jpg width="210" height="125" caption="Bianqing"]] ||
 * **Metal** || **Clay** || **Gourd** || **Hide** ||
 * [[image:350px-Bianzhong.jpg width="210" height="116" align="center" caption="Bianzhong"]] || [[image:http://english.cri.cn/mmsource/images/2008/06/27/xun%28Changshang.com%29.gif width="120" height="160" align="center" caption="Xun"]] || [[image:http://folkmelody.com/images/hulusiB.JPG width="167" height="167" caption="Hulusi"]] || [[image:http://www.hkco.org/Eng/learning_eng/DAGU.jpg width="109" height="144" caption="Dagu"]] ||

==A dynasty is a period in history when ruling is passed down through family members. Before the year 0 the Shang and Zhou dynasties held the start to all Chinese music. After studying Chinese writing, conclusions were drawn that the Zhou era contributed to ceremonial, educational, music offices, instruments, and the styles of music.During the Qin and Han dynasties the new music styles were heavily influenced by other country's cultures.Several instruments were incorporated in the start of Chinese music. It started a wave of new musical instrument adoption and a search for new sounds. As music flourished in years before, the years after, up until the new millennium included significant features. The unified empire was cracked and shattered into smaller states and kingdoms. The periods during were littered with overpowering and hard ruling. Music was a binding material during the era that was enjoyed by all people and it can be said that it helped glue China back together. The Han music styles continued to thrive and spread into southern China. Solo music, music writing, and tone systems were being recognized. During the Sui dynasty China was reunited followed by a growth in economics, culture, and politics. Liyuan, also known as the “Pear Garden” was the first musical academy created in China. Ageless poetry was brought to life as they were set to new music. Between the years starting the second millennium until modern times Chinese music perfected itself and was at its all time peak. China’s industries and artistic revolution influenced music greatly. Instead of just instrumental music, singing evolved in four groups, poet ci song, art song, narrative, and musical drama. Each subject contributed characteristics from love to acrobatic backflips. Throughout history Chinese music changed greatly.-Gabriel S  == = = =Music Artist = == Think of your favorite musical artist. Many names come up like Britney Spears, Hannah Montana or even the Jonas Brothers. The way we see our favorite artist is much like the way the Chinese do. They have shows were famous artist like Wu Man play. “Master of the ancient Chinese lute and a star of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road tours and recordings, Wu Man was granted the first master’s degree in pipa [instrument] form the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Her dramatic, powerful playing is at home with traditional Chinese music..” (UCSB 1). Wu Man is to the Chinese as Hannah Montana is to the United States. Through this artist Chinese people can listen and enjoy the beautiful traditional songs. Wu Man takes all of the traditional instruments and blends them together to form songs and music. Without her traditional music would not be heard around the world. - Erika M ==

=Cultural Effects =

 <span style="display: block; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: right; display: block;"> ==<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: left; display: block;">Have you ever thought how instruments were made? Well, many of our instruments like the flute were ideas from China. “Due to its early appearance and long heritage, it seems justifiable to think that probably influenced the development of the later flute” (Thrasher 92). As you can see Chinese instruments made an impact on the United States by showing us new instruments. Without this the United States would not have all the wonderful instruments we play in orchestras and bands. Also, we would not be able to hear the Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana's music, we would only hear thier voice. Besides China's impact on the future it also heavily influenced by the time period when music was still evolving. Wars, political shifts, economy, and the emotions of the time period were expressed in music. This can also be seen today as a lot of our music is symbolic of disasterous events and the War in Iraq. -Erika M. and Gabe S. With the knowledge you have now about Chinese music, try and listen to today's music. If you try hard enough your bound to hear the influence of China. Whether it is from the influence of new istruments, how it changed within its history, or the popular artists, they all contributed to China's overall music success. ==

<span style="display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">**Picture Citations**

Gugin [Availble Online], http://www.archangelswisdom.com/daoismtaoismconfucianzhongnishqinmusicalinstrument.jpg, March 13, 2009

Bamboo Guan [Available Online],, March 23, 2009

Bianqing (Available Online) www.idata.over-blog.com/.../bianqing.jpg, March 23, 2009

Bianzhong (Available Online)http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Bianzhong.jpg, March 23, 2009

Dagu (Available Online) www.hkco.org, March 23, 2009

Gugin [Availble Online], http://www.archangelswisdom.com/daoismtaoismconfucianzhongnishqinmusicalinstrument.jpg, March 13, 2009

Hulusi (Available Online) www.folkmelody.com, March 23, 2009

Muyu (Available Online) www.harmony-music.com, March 23, 2009

Sui Dynasty <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">[Online Image] Available [|http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.chinapage.com/emperor/sui0701.jpg]22, 2009

Wu Man (Available Online) http://www.traditionalcrossroads.com/image/4329wu.jpg, March 23 2009.

Xun (Available Online) http://english.cri.cn/mmsource/images/2008/06/27/xun(Changshang.com).gif, March 23, 2009

Zhou Dynasty [Online Image] Available []March 23, 2009


 * Work Cited**

"The History of Chinese Music." __CAMIL__. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://www-camil.music.uiuc.edu/musedex/taiwan/Chinese-history/ChHistory.html>.

"China: National Geographic World Music." __Home: National Geographic World Music__. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/country/content.country

"Wu Man: National Geographic World Music." __Home: National Geographic World Music__. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/wu_man_60612>.

"Chinese Musical Instruments." __Chinese Culture Net__. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://www.chineseculture.net/guqin/instruments/>.