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Culture of Chinese Drum(I) |
| The drum occupies a prominent place in Chinese culture. Though the exact origin of the Chinese drum is still subject to debate, ancient literatures show that it is about as old as Chinese history itself. |
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Plucked Musical Instruments
The liuqin is a plucked musical instrument, which also belongs to the pipa (four-stringed lute, a traditional Chinese instrument) category. It is named liuqin or liu ye qin because it is made from the wood of the willow tree and also its appearance is similar to the willow leaf. |
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20th anniversary of rock music in China
Chinese rock icon Cui Jian rehearses during a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of rock music in China held at an indoor stadium in Shenyang, north China's Liaoning province, June 16, 2006. |
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Angels, roses & rain
Last night my little girl came to my bedroom
I heard her whisper softly from the door
Mammy I can't sleep cause I miss Papa
Does Papa miss me like he did before
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Musical drama "Amber" returns
Chinese director Meng Jinghui announced last Sunday the musical drama "Amber" will be staged at Beijing's Poly Theater again. |
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Violinist Mutter pays musical respects to Mozart
When German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performed Mozart's sonatas at her Beijing recital on Tuesday, the result was a combination of a great composer's charismatic notes and an outstanding player executing them.?? |
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