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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This beautiful Chinese folk piece was inspired by the area of Hangzhou, and its scenery, and tranquility, It feature native Chinese and eastern instruments: Pipa, Diza, Guzhend, Sheng, Chinese Guitar, and Cello. Great track for scenery shot background music as well as under narrative. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
An authentic Chinese, Asian music cue. Instruments are Chinese Zither, wood flute and finger cymbals. Pleasant and a bit playful Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Cheerfully, this Chinese-inspired ensemble track blends bamboo flutes, mallets, strings, percussion and deep drums to convey celebration, beauty and unity. It easily evokes the cadence, melodic sentiment and ambiance of an ancient past. This track is excellent for period pieces, docu-biographies,, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Happy
An exotic and simple track made with various ethnic Chinese instruments in ancient Chinese opera style. Simple structure, without any stops. Exotic / Asia / Far East / Ethnic. Instrumental, Asian, Asian
Ethnic track made with traditional Chinese instruments. Light in character. Meditative and contemplative. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Featuring traditional Chinese instruments and melodies, this track is bright, calm, and pleasant. Spring, summer, sunny mornings in the village. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Happy
Relaxing and positive background music that immerses you in the Chinese world. Traditional instruments playing a smooth and delicate melody. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Bird’s Walk. Meditative instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Played on traditional stringed instrument Guzheng with touches of ethnic percussion. Calm peaceful music. Would be a perfect soundtrack to any kind of movies, games and documentaries with Asian themes. 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
The wind blows. The chimes ring. Haunting, beautiful, & ethereal. Perfect for Film, Documentaries, Meditation, Spas, Massage, Healing, & more. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese Lullaby. Beautiful soft instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Tender melancholic melody with Asian roots and soul. Would sound nice in any kind of oriental production, movies, games, TV shows and documentaries. Version for pipa and guzheng duo. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Spring Waters. Bright calm instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Melodic romantic song with Asian soul played on Chinese folk instrument guzheng. Will fit perfect in movies, games, TV production and documentaries about Asia and world. Full version with percussion. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Mountain Flowers. Gentle instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music. Soft bright music played on Chinese folk string instrument guzheng. Would be good in any kind of production, movies, games, TV shows and travel documentaries not only about Asia. Full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
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
Swaying Leaves. Slow dramatic instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music style. With beautiful melody sung by traditional bamboo flute xiao in company with ethnic percussion. Perfect for documentaries, movies, TV shows and games. Full version with orchestral elements. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Sad
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
Shadow and Petal. Minimalistic instrumental composition in Chinese traditional music style. Romantic melancholic melody played on Chinese traditional bamboo flute xiao. Would be a perfect choice for documentaries (especially about Asia), movies, TV shows and video games. Version with percussion. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Evening Snow. Calm instrumental composition with elements of Chinese traditional music style. Beautiful melancholic melody sung by Chinese traditional bamboo flute xiao. Perfect choice for documentary films (with Oriental theme especially), movies and video games. Full version with percussion. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
In the tradition of Chinese Folk music which features some of the indigenous string, drum and wooden flute instrumentation to capture the spirit of the art. Medium to Slow paced tempo offers usage in areas of Documentaries, Museums, Film and Television Broadcast (Martial Art) Chinese restaurants. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
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
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
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
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
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
Chinese Drums 1. Jade. Spirited dramatic percussion texture. Nice rhythmic background with Chinese ethnic drums – big bass jiangu, high paigu and famous luo gongs. Would be perfect for any kind of movies (especially with ethnic Chinese color), documentaries, video games and TV shows. Full version. 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 traditional track, with femal 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. Female Vocals, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Chinese traditional instrumental track, 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
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
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
Chinese traditional track, hypnotic and emotional. With pipa and traditional percussions 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
Sunshine. Bright instrumental composition in Chinese traditional music style. Kind, joyful, happy music! With bunch of Chinese national instruments - lovely bamboo flute dizi, beautiful zither guzheng, lute pipa, sensual violin erhu, colorful guan zi and suona. Main full version. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Happy
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
Tranquil eastern theme with an exotic, evocative melody. Traditional ethnic and orchestral instruments create a meditative atmosphere that is both is spiritual and noble. Perfect for travelogues, anime, documentaries on an eastern theme. 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
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
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
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
