Less well-known are the musical instruments made of clay. They have been played in China since the Zhou dynasty (1046BC-256BC). Today, clay is one of the bayin, the eight categories into which ...

With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important musical instruments for Buddhism. As the saying goes, "There are bells at every temple.

Egypt holds the distinction of being one of the cradles of the water clock, with some of the earliest examples originating ...

Chinese Cultural RelicsThe 700-year-old tomb was first discovered by archeologists in 2012. Archaeologists in Yangquan, China ...

The ‘Bloom – Summer’ playlist uses a guqin, an ancient Chinese string instrument, to create a ... [+] flowing, melodious sound that encourages heart-opening. ‘Zhi,’ which corresponds to ...

often using symbols or calligraphic marks that indicated how the instrument should be played. Decoding these ancient pieces requires a deep understanding of traditional Chinese musical theory and ...

As Spring Festival nears, Shanghai's Jinshan district introduces the "Celebrate Chinese New Year in Jinshan Ancient Town" series, featuring cultural and tourism activities for the festive season.