Music of China Juxtaposition of the Old with the New Bang-Bang Jun (Stick-Stick Army)
Vocal Music Nasal, “pinched” sound Ornamentation “Planting the Sun” Peking Opera Similarity to Tones of Speech Ornamentation “The Little Snail” Political Indoctrination “I Love Beijing’s Tian An Men” Love of Mao, Communism, and Country
Vocal Music I love the Gate of Heavenly peace in Beijing. The sun rises above. Great Chairman Mao leads us on the march forward.
Selected Chinese Instruments Suona (Like an Oboe, Double Reed) Hulusi (Woodwind with Gourd Resonator) Hulusi Example Erhu (Two String Fiddle) “Ying Melody” MP3 file Tibetan Singing Bowl (Buddhist Monastery)
Buddhist Monk Blessing Babies
Mao’s Tomb in Tian An Men Square