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Chinese music is based on Confucian philosophy and influenced by concepts like yin and yang. It uses a pentatonic scale derived from ancient legends and symbolic attributes. Chinese music has thin, nasal vocals and duple rhythms that convey balance and harmony. Instrumental music features heterophonic textures with variations, while vocal music is often monophonic. Traditional instruments include the erhu fiddle and banhu lute.

Author

Joseph Lindain

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