The Chinese Orchestra

The Chinese Orchestra has survived for centuries without the presence of bass instruments. However, due to Western influence, Cellos and Double Basses were added to povide the bass. The Chinese Orchestra is divided into 4 sections - Bowed-Strings, Plucked-Strings, Wind and Percussion.

Plucked-Strings Instruments

Yangqin

Pipa

Zhongruan

Guzheng

Konghou

Liuqin

Guqin

Sanxian

Wind Instruments

Dizi

Guanzi

Xiao

Sheng

Suona

Bowed-Strings Instruments

Erhu

Gaohu

Banhu

Zhonghu

Percussion Instruments

Shimianluo

Yunluo

Tanggu

Luo

Bianzhong

Bo

Links

Singapore Chinese Orchestra

Raffles Institution Chinese Orchestra

Midi: Hang the Curtain Down (Ancient Melody, arranged by Gu Guanren for Chinese Plucked-Strings Ensemble)

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