Traditional Chinese music figures prominently on the world musical scene. There are numerous traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as bianzhong (bell chimes), zheng (zither-like plucked instrument with 21 or 25 strings), xun (egg-shaped holed wind instrument) and erhu (Chinese violin), which never fail to mesmerize the listener with tones ranging from the wistful to the melodious. The Chinese of various ethnic backgrounds are born singers and dancers. Local operas and folk singing and dancing are a must for any visitor to this country. |
