Guqin - Wikipedia
The guqin ([kùtɕʰǐn] ⓘ; Chinese: 古琴) is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument.It has been played since ancient times, and has traditionally been favoured by scholars and literati as an instrument of great subtlety and refinement, as highlighted by the quote "a gentleman does not part with his qin or se without good reason," [1] as well as being associated with the ...
Guqin and its music - intangible heritage - Culture Sector
The Chinese zither, called guqin, has existed for over 3,000 years and represents China’s foremost solo musical instrument tradition. Described in early literary sources and corroborated by archaeological finds, this ancient instrument is inseparable from Chinese intellectual history.
History of the guqin - Wikipedia
The history of the guqin, an ancient Chinese musical instrument, is a long one that spans 3,000 years. Although similar, it should not be confused with another Chinese zither instrument, the guzheng, which has bridges.
Guqin - New World Encyclopedia
The guqin (Chinese: 古琴; pinyin: gǔqín; Wade-Giles: ku-ch'in; IPA: [kutɕʰin]; literally "ancient stringed instrument") is the modern name for a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family (中華絃樂噐|噐]]/中华弦乐器).
What Is A Qin/Guqin?-Seven Stringed Instrument - Son Of China
2022年6月28日 · A guqin is a seven -stringed Chinese instrument attached to a long narrow wooden sound box. A guqin is popularly known as a silent instrument because its open strings deliver a bass register with a range of four octaves that sound gentle and pure.
Living Heritage: Guqin - Chinadaily.com.cn
2023年5月29日 · Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions. This is the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument created in ancient China. The earliest piece of guqin in China, unearthed in Hubei province in 2016, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century - 256BC).
Guqin: A Tranquil Sound for A Modern Era - YouTube
The guqin is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument with a history of more than 5,000 years. Today, our host meets a master of guqin and learn fro...
An Ancient Chinese Instrument Is Making a Comeback
2012年4月11日 · For much of the 20th century, the contemplative guqin — the favored instrument of Confucius — has lacked an understanding audience and been eclipsed by showier musical instruments, including...
Guqin World – The wonderful world of Gugin.
The World of Guqin. Embark upon this 3000-year journey of the guqin, and immerse yourself in its timeless music, history, philosophy, poetry, paintings and other experiences of the senses and the mind, intertwined with and embodied in this ancient Chinese musical instrument.
Guqin (古琴 ) | Chinese | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Endowed with cosmological and metaphysical significance and empowered to communicate the deepest feelings, this zither, beloved of sages and of Confucius, is the most prestigious instrument in China.