The first flutes excavated in China were made from bone. Today, ones made from bamboo are widely used in Chinese music and opera This is the seventh in a series of articles about classical Chinese ...

"The Legend of the White Snake" is one of the most famous Chinese tales. The story of a young scholar bewitched by a beautiful woman who is really a powerful white-snake demon has given rise to ...

A ‘Tiger’ headgear, typically worn by generals or warrior characters, on display at the Chinese Opera exhibition at Muzium Negara. Photo: The Star/Art Chen With bold makeup, towering headpieces, grand ...

[1.] Ancient Chinese musical instruments -- The dawn of musical culture : China's oldest musical instruments -- The wonder of bronze : a tour of Shang and Zhou musical instruments -- Palace pageantry ...

Apple today has updated GarageBand for Mac and iOS to “celebrate the rich history of Chinese music.” The update for both platforms includes a variety of new sounds and instruments that cater towards ...