Ancient Chinese Orchestra
The ancient Chinese orchestra, which comprised up to several hundred or more traditional Chinese musical instruments of many types, existed from at least the Shang Dynasty and performed yayue (雅樂) music for court rituals and sacrifices, as well as for entertainment of the court.
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