Zhonghu: China’s Traditional Alto String Instrument
The Art of Zhonghu: The Instrument That Enriches Chinese Orchestras. Zhonghu (中胡), commonly referred to as the “Chinese viola,” is a traditional Chinese string instrument … Read more
The Morin Khuur: Mongolia’s Horsehead Fiddle
Morin Khuur: The Mongolian Horsehead Fiddle The Morin Khuur (Matouqin, 马头琴), also known as the horsehead fiddle, is a traditional Mongolian bowed stringed instrument. It … Read more
Xinjiang’s Khushtar: Stringing Together History and Modernity
Khushtar (胡西它尔): A Unique Musical Instrument of the Uyghur The Khushtar (胡西它尔) is a distinctive four-stringed bowed instrument integral to Uyghur music in Xinjiang. This … Read more
The Evolution of Huobusi: Tracing its Journey Through Asian Cultures
The Huobusi (火不思), a traditional instrument from Central Asia, is notable for its historical and cultural significance across several Asian countries. This stringed instrument, resembling … Read more