Traditional music in China is played on solo instruments or in small ensembles of plucked and bowed stringed instruments, flutes, and various cymbals, gongs, and drums. The scale is pentatonic. Bamboo pipes and qin are among the oldest known musical instruments from China; instruments are traditionally divided into categories based on their material of composition: animal skins, gourd, bamboo, wood, silk, earth/clay, metal and stone. Chinese orchestras traditionally consist of bowed strings, woodwinds, plucked strings and percussion.
Han folk music thrives at weddings and funerals and usually includes a form of oboe called a suona and percussive ensembles called chuigushou. The mu ...
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Orchestral music of Chinese inspiration. Magical sounds of guzheng, hulusi, erhu and traditional percussion, recall ancient times. Perfect sound for travel documentary films and nature, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Light and melodic, delicate, China, Chinese music. Finger bells, strings, Chinese plucked strings. Traditional China, can also be Tibet, Malaysia etc. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
Done in the style of Thailand using authentic instruments. Has two distinct sections. Percussion, cymbals, hand claps and a marimba type of instrument. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
This simple, earthy piece evokes the traditional culture of the East without any frills. Chinese kettle drums, ethnic strings, and light percussion create a respectable tone. Great for travel TV shows, tea ceremonies, restaurant advertisements, etc. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
The popular Chinese Folk Song Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua) arranged for traditional Chinese instruments. Used in the 2004 & 2008 Summer Olympics. Authentic & Traditional Chinese music of the 18th century. Ideal for Travel Shows, Cooking Shows & Documentaries. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese folk music. Soft, elegant, sweet and exotic. Light textural female vocals. Cultural documentary, travelscape, romance, Travel Channel, History Channel, Asian film scenes. Female Vocals, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Contemporary Chinese Folk piece with sleek production, flute, violin, pizzicato strings, harp, mallets and traditional percussion. Very exotic, dreamy, pastoral yet full of love and hope. Ideal for Chinese New Year, travel, commercials, finance and prosperity, romance, Asian fashion, cooking shows. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
Rhythmic traditional style chinese song with a catchy melody. Features Asian percussion, violin, zither and pluck instruments. Would work well as an underscore. Restaurant setting. China town. Cooking show, travel channel, history. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Warm, welcoming and relaxed Oriental track composed for commerials. Charming, tranquil and tender. Features traditional oriental instrumentation. Perfect for 30sec Radio & TV commercials for Chinese, Japanese or Asian restaurants or take-way businesses. Also suitable for documentary. 30sec Advert, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Traditional music evoking a peaceful sunny afternoon in a Chinese palace garden. Chinese indigenous instruments, elegant, cinematic & mysterious. Emperors, ancient dynasties, mystical Asian romance, Mandarin love affair. Tender & emotional. Historical documentary, travel channel holiday celebration. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
This is a Traditional Chinese piece consisting of a Haunting String section, Soothing Pipa, Mystical Woodwinds, and Subtle Ethnic Percussion. Perfect for media needing to set an Asian Mood but specifically Chinese. Slow and methodical for Still Life Scenes which also makes it nice for Documentaries. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Slow building traditional Asian melody fused with new age soundscape and haunting, subtle harmonies. Perfect for documentary, video game or martials arts feature film background music where a subtle ethnic Asian sound is required. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese traditional instrumental track, hypnotic and emotional. Beautiful, warm atmosphere and great for film about China and the Chinese country. Dramatic, powerful, soothing and passionate. Perfect for TV and advertising use. Mixed Vocals, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
This track is great for Chinese New Year, scenes with an Asian setting and feel, commercials, documentaries, video games, and much more! It features beautiful Dizi Chinese flute, passionate Asian percussion, and haunting Erhu Chinese violin. Full of history, beauty, tradition, and power. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
An intense buildup. A huapengu with a score to settle is joined by a rather breakbeat Fangu. Intense and calculated rimshot exchange segues into a booming theme with omniscient bianzhong bell set. Luo gong crashes and Bo cymbal whips mark the dramatic passage of time til all fades to dying bianzhong, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Action
Mo Li Hua (translated as “Jasmine Flower” or “Beautiful Jasmine Flower”). One of the most popular and most-known Chinese Folk song, dates to 18th century. Gentle, tender and melancholic. Main version for bamboo flutes xiao and dizi, zither guzheng and traditional percussion. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Classical Chinese Folk Music. Creates a mystifying atmosphere, richly textured, terrific for travelogues, scenes set in exotic locations, particularly anywhere in China or Southeast Asia. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
A traditional Taiwanese folk song delicately played by ehru, piano and strings. Perfect track to reflect on ancient history or to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese traditional track, with female voices, inspirational, hypnotic and emotional. Great for film about China and the Chinese country. Dramatic, powerful, soothing and passionate. Perfect for TV and advertising use. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
A lively, animated Chinese track featuring yangqin, flute and percussion that incorporates both folk and regal elements that both compliment and juxtapose one another. Would wok well for many scenes needing traditional Chinese music as well as commercials, advertisements and corporate applications. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese traditional instrumental track, groovy, hypnotic and emotional. Beautiful, warm atmosphere and great for film about China and the Chinese country. Dramatic, powerful, and passionate. Perfect for TV and advertising use. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Jade Sun. Cheerful instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Bright and festive music of joy, spring and hope. With bunch of national ethnic instruments – lute Pipa, zither Guzheng, bamboo flute Dizi, mouth organ Sheng, oboe Suona. Main full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
The wind blows. The chimes ring. Haunting, beautiful, & ethereal. Perfect for Film, Documentaries, Meditation, Spas, Massage, Healing, & more. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Bianzhong bell set swiftly hammers out a driven and repetitive sixteenth note melody while a haupengu flowerpot drum pounds harshly on 2 and 4. The tangu drum plays a tribal rhythm with Bo cymbal crashes and Luo gong clashes to add to the syncopation. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Road To Shanghai. Ethnic composition in Chinese Traditional music style. Romantic and adventurous spirit of ancient china, voices of thousands year old tradition. Smooth music of clear blue sky, long road and dream, that break barriers. Arranged for erhu, guzheng and Chinese gongs. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Four Jewels. Sunny cheerful instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Bright happy sound picture of old China. With variety of traditional instruments – from four-stringed Chinese lute pipa to ancient oboe suona. Music that celebrates joy of life. Main full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Happy
Chinese Drums 2. Emerald. Dramatic ensemble of Chinese traditional percussion. Rhythmic, exotic, spirited. Would fit nice in any kind of movies (especially with oriental elements), travel documentaries, video games and TV shows. Full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
"Muo Li Hua" is an ancient Chinese folk song that celebrates the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower. Our arrangement features recorder and pan flute lead backed by shamisen, kalimba, woodblock, and several Chinese percussion instruments. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese Drums 4. Sapphire. Slow meditative composition for Chinese traditional percussion. Calm Asian sounds of eternity. Music of absolute serenity and peace. Would be nice for travel and oriental documentaries, TV shows, games and movies. Full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Ancient and majestic traditional flavour of the Far East. Important, patriotic and great. Features traditional Chinese instruments - Chinese Violin, strings, gong, flute in varying movements. Perfect for Travelogue, Far Eastern business & financal, Chinese history. Main mix & lite bed mix, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Vermilion Bird of the South. Cheerful and festive instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Happy sunny music with bunch of ethnic instruments – zither guzheng, lute pipa, bamboo flute dizi, oboe suona and others. Main full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Happy
Pulsating Chinese traditional instrumental track, hypnotic and emotional. Beautiful, warm atmosphere and great for film about China and the Chinese country. Dramatic, powerful, soothing and passionate. Perfect for TV and advertising use. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Above the Clouds. Bright melancholic composition in Chinese traditional music style. With smooth meditative sound of zither guzheng, beautiful voice of bawu and rhythmic traditional percussion. Music of the morning sun, fresh mountain air and harvest fields. Main version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese traditional instrumental track, hypnotic and emotional. Beautiful, warm atmosphere and great for film about China and the Chinese country. Dramatic, powerful, soothing and passionate. Perfect for TV and advertising use. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese Drums 3. Diamond. Meditative dramatic composition for Chinese traditional percussion. Calm as a mountain. Quiet as the rustling leaves. Rhythmic as a heartbeat. Ideal for travel documentaries, commercials, TV shows, video games and movies. Full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Forest & Clouds. Dramatic meditative instrumental composition in Chinese traditional music style. With wonderful beautiful sound of Chinese woodwind instrument bawu. Ideal for any type of production with Asian (especially Chinese) themes. Version for bawu and Chinese percussion. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Your caravan moves through the night, while an Asian Flute & Dulcimer play a haunting melody. The wind blows. The chimes ring. The moon shines down to light your way. Beautiful, & ethereal. Perfect for Film, Documentaries, Meditation, Spas, Massage, Healing, & more. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Xi Feng, meaning “Western Phoenix” in Chinese, is an oriental flavoured track based in the old Chinese Dynasty. Pounding drums with big cymbal clashes & gongs, combined with an upbeat melody and rhythm make for an epic celebratory song. Crowds join together and rejoice, flowers cover the ground, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
