List of Ensemble Formations in Traditional Chinese Music - Non-Han Ensembles

Non-Han Ensembles

Many ensembles are found only among China's 55 ethnic minorities. These include:

  • Bayin (八音) - literally "eight sounds"; instrumental ensemble of the Zhuang people of Guangxi, which includes such instruments as the maguhu, tuhu, huluhu, sanxian, drums, and cymbals, as well as other instruments
  • Lusheng ensemble (芦笙) - ensemble of lusheng mouth organs of various sizes (and sometimes also mangtong) performed by the Miao and Dong peoples of southern China

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