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Essay / Chinese Music - 642
Chinese music is described as a unique art form. Even today, Chinese modern music has a Western modern music style. The music has its own characteristics and is very distinct. HistoryChinese music dates back to 1000 BC. A man named Ling Lun created the first musical instrument in China. Ling Lun developed a set of 60 bells. From these bells he created a mathematical method for creating tuning forks to tune the bells. One of the first instruments created was a bamboo pipe. The idea of the composers and philosophers behind this music was to calm and relax people through the soothing sounds. An ancient Chinese belief that music is intended to purify the thoughts.Chinese Music The history of Chinese music and the instruments discovered by Ling Lun.The History of Chinese Music The history and development of Chinese music in through different periods since its beginnings.Chinese Musical Society of the University of Pennsylvania Descriptions and history of music. Influence of traditional Chinese music Article by Jiang Jing on the influence of Chinese music. Facts about C...