Music of Guangdong

In modern times, the Chinese province of Guangdong has become known for Guangdong music (later Guangdong folk tunes), a synthesis of a number of local folk music styles (like Kun opera), intended as an accompaniment for the region's folk operas when it arose along the Pearl River delta in the 1920s. It gradually evolved into a string ensemble format by the 1960s, led by the gaohu with ruan, qinqin, yangqin, sanxian and various woodwind and percussion.

Related Topics:
Chinese province - Guangdong - Guangdong music - Kun opera - Pearl River - 1920s - 1960s - Gaohu - Ruan - Qinqin - Yangqin - Sanxian - Woodwind - Percussion

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Cantonese opera is popular in Guangdong. Musical institutions in Guangdong include the Guangdong International Summer Music Festival.

Related Topics:
Cantonese opera - Guangdong International Summer Music Festival

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Hakka music is literary and laid-back in tone, and consists entirely of five notes; many folk songs only use three notes.

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