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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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
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
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
Strong lyrical lines cry out in this magnificent solo. Incredibly performed on a traditional Erhu. The music of the past comes through in vivid detail. The solo can be set on its own as source material or used in the background. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
Sweeping melody performed by Erhu master. The melody is instantly appealing and evokes images of traditional China. The strikingly lyrical tone of the erhu solo sets an introspective mood. It can work well as stand alone music in many settings that require a meaningful and elegant sound. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
purposeful movements by a brilliant Erhu virtuoso soar off the strings of the traditional Chinese instrument. The piece is dark with elegant phrases and lyrical melodies. Solemn and pure sounds of an Ancient time. Great for background and source music. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
One incredibly vibrant and delicate Erhu Master performing the rich melody of ancient times. This piece has wonderful musical qualities while not being too busy. The legato notes resonate off the fingers and into the soundscape of your production. Emotional and legato, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
Sweeping lines and lyrical melodies bring a deep and dark piece of ancient China to the ear. Masterfully performed on a real erhu and recorded with modern equipment. The music is colorful and full while leaving space for it to work as background, source, or other. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
Composition in style folk chinese music for ancient traditional musical instruments. Can be used in advertising where Asian products are in view. Ethnic music. Music for film, TV, products promo, corporate and commercial projects. Documental and historical films, Travel Channel-TV. Harwest time. 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
Elegant, mysterious Oriental style multi-layered piece with erhu, guzheng, percussion, finger cymbals. Beautiful track. Perfect for Asian travel, hotels, corporate branding, high end fashion, romance or themes of dynamic change. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Lovely, relaxing Asian piece with flute, wind and a beautiful zither. Pleasing sounds gently weave together with the wind in the background making is a perfect for a walk in nature. Perfect for Discovery channel or Travel or cooking show. Peaceful and light section in film. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Light and beautiful Asian piece with strings, flute, bell and water. Lovely floating melodies gently and harmoniously dance together. Perfect instrumental background for Asian film or TV creating a relaxing, uplifting and peaceful mood. Romantic, joyful and magical. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Calm, soothing and beautiful Asian-styled piece with Flute, temple bowls and nature sounds. Lovely piece accompanying any nature scenes, spa or travel documentary. A peaceful walk overlooking a picturesque vista. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Calm, Chinese folk ensemble with traditional instruments of guzheng and xiao flute. Sweet, refined piece perfect for restaurants, travel documentary, cooking show or doing Tai Chi. Great soundtrack for film or TV. 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
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
Chinese folk music. Soft, elegant, sweet, exotic, and a bit sad. Cultural documentary, travelscape, romance, Travel Channel, History Channel, Asian film scenes. 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
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
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
Flutes, harps and zither float through this traditional Chinese melody. Peaceful background melody for meditation, restaurants, or to convey feelings of world music and far away places. The instruments trade off on melody and improvisation. Lots of glissandos with harp and zither. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Gentle, expressive Chinese melody played by traditional ensemble. Featuring live bawu lead. Evokes images of China's landscape and culture, for film, TV or video game. Instrumental, Asian music, dramatic music, documentary. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
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
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
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
Authentic Chinese ritual music. Chinese instrumentation. Exotic female singing and chanting. Ideal for the Travel Channel, History Channel, Asian film scenes, Documentaries, PBS, and more. Solid performances. Instrumental, 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
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
Chinese (Mandarin) music. Both traditional chinese instruments and vocals mixed with contemporary orchestral ensemble. Romantic atmosphere reminiscent of the sweet gentle breeze at dawn. music for TV & films, corporate, documentary, muzak, radio. Female Vocals, 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
Delicate dreamy bamboo flute, Erhu, Gaohu, China cymbals, gong & harp. Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. Gentle & mesmerizing, builds to a sweet high. A tranquil, beautiful journey. Great Asian Travel Tourism Fashion Spas Corporate branding epic Oriental love story or Chinese peasant documentary, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Special Chinese march, regal, cheerleading, with only Chinese percussions orchestra. Cinematic, exciting, emotional, tribal, festive. Street festival, celebration, street fair, New Years Eve party, parade, commercial, tourism, travel channel, romantic comedy, family children parade. 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
Poignant and sparse, this is an authentic ancient classical Chinese piece, originating from the Tang dynasty. It evokes a solemn, regal, meditative mood. The instrumentation is Taiwanese coconut shell fiddle, erhu and pipa lute. The performance is peaceful and calming while creating a subtle tension, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
An authentic ancient piece, originating from court ritual and used in Taoist temple ceremony as well as for aristocratic background chamber music, the solemn, regal feeling develops with bells and wood blocks. Main instruments are Taiwanese coconut shell fiddle and pipa lute. meditative, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Bold traditional Chinese track featuring exotic Chinese violin. Elegant, exotic, festive and lively. Playful, beautiful traditional Chinese music. Haunting melody, delicate and soulful, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Dramatic fusion of traditional Chinese and classical music with a spanish flare. Features Chinese violin with flamenco guitar and a beautiful string and piano accompaniment. 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
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
"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
A beautiful and melodic China / Tibetan / Malaysian / Far Eastern Orient instrumental track. Romantic, pretty and evocative, featuring Java gong, Chinese temple flute and various other oriental instruments. Suitable for travel programs, documentaries as well as romance and idyllic imagery etc. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese New Age
Traditional Chinese-style piece featuring a zheng (koto) and a small gong. Peaceful and Zen-like with a delicate melody. Where are the chopsticks? Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Joyful, soft and optimistic royalty free chinese folk music with dizi, erhu, guzheng, qanun, bass, taiko and chinese traditional drums. Great for visuals related to China, Asia, Chinese New Year, chinese festivals, architecture, nature, landscapes or travel. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Inspiring, graceful and majestic royalty free chinese folk music with guzheng, qanun, dizi flute, cello, violin, horns, rhodes, taiko and chinese traditional drums. Great for clips of ancient China, Asiatic architecture, oriental content, travels, festivals and games. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Majestic, graceful and epic royalty free chinese folk music with guzheng, qanun, dizi flute, cello, violin, horns, rhodes, taiko and chinese traditional drums. Great for visuals of chinese architecture, ancient history of Asia, oriental movies, asian travels, festivals and games. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Majestic, uplifting and heroic royalty free chinese folk music with gushing, dizi, Rhodes, qanun, jinx hu, taiko and traditional chinese drums. Ideal for games, documentaries/videos about China, film scores and Martial Arts. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Epic, majestic and solemn royalty free cinematic orchestral tune with oriental influences featuring dizi, guzheng, erhu, qanun, shouts, taiko and traditional chinese percussion. Perfect for games, film scores, documentary about ancient China / Asia and videos related to Martial Arts. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
