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Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Chinese Instruments

For Teachers K - 1st
Help your students identify and classify Western instruments and traditional Chinese instruments.
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Website
Other

China Today: Arts & Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.
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Website
Other

Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
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Article
State of Florida

Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
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Website
Other

Music From China

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has the history of Chinese music. You can find examples of Chinese instruments, dates, developments, and descriptions.
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Graphic
Other

Chinese Musical Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
Great pictures of music instruments from China. Includes pictures of a Guquin, Guzheng, Pipa, Erhu, Xiao, and Dizi.
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Handout
Other

Regent Tour China: Chinese Music: Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
A great description of the many musical instruments used in Chinese music.