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Guzheng

The guzheng is a Chinese zither with 21 strings that produces cascading, ethereal melodies and is central to Chinese classical music. One of the oldest Chinese instruments, dating back over 2,500 years.

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The guzheng is a Chinese zither with 21 strings that produces cascading, ethereal melodies and is central to Chinese classical music. One of the oldest Chinese instruments, dating back over 2,500 years.

Cultural Context

One of the oldest Chinese instruments, representing the elegance of Chinese classical music

Famous Players

Wang Wei
Xu Fengxia
Wu Fei

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One of the oldest Chinese instruments, dating back over 2,500 years.

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Origin

China

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One of the oldest Chinese instruments, representing the elegance of Chinese classical music

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