Integration of the traditional Chinese musical instrument, the pipa, with electronic music
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Abstract
Chinese musical culture dates back to as early as 1122 B.C.E. Despite the endeavors to adopt the traditional elements, most modern Chinese-pop songs lack the timbre, rhythm, chord sequences, and expressions of authentic Chinese music. The current project aims to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western music and to deliver authentic Chinese music through pop styles that are easily approachable by audiences with various backgrounds. In this project, an EP will be composed and produced to fuse pipa and electronic music. Inspired by Chinese elements, the music combines traditional Chinese musical instruments and electronic music to demonstrate a modern interpretation of traditional arts. The work aims to provide a starting point for the young generation and those unfamiliar with Eastern culture to experience and appreciate the invaluable sound from afar that is gradually moving to extinction.
Publication Date
7-1-2023
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Keywords
the pipa, Chinese music, instrumental, electronic music, ambient, techno, future garage
Recommended Citation
Wang, Minqi, "Integration of the traditional Chinese musical instrument, the pipa, with electronic music" (2023). Music Production, Technology, and Innovation. 330.
https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/330