The music of China consists of many distinct traditions, often specifically originating with one of the country's various ethnic groups. It is produced within the country, involving people of Chinese
Lively musicians playing a bamboo flute and a plucked instrument, Chinese ceramic statues displayed at the Shanghai Museum, dating to the Eastern Han period (25–220 AD)
A 9,000 year-old bone flute from Henan
Ensemble of musicians, some playing the Guzheng and others play the Sheng, 2nd century BCE, Mawangdui tomb.
A set of bronze bells called bianzhong c. 5th century B.C. from Hubei
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Guangdong Province. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau and among Chinese communities
Hand coloured photo of a Cantonese Opera Male Dan performer as Hau Mulan in 1927, Hong Kong
Cantonese Opera Art Museum
Fong Yim Fun performing outside the realm of Cantonese opera in 1953