The
music of
China dates back to the dawn of
Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence
of a well-developed musical culture as early as the
Zhou Dynasty (1122 BC - 256 BC). Today, the music continues a rich
traditional heritage in one aspect, while emerging into a more
contemporary form at the same time. In summary the commercialized
segment is in
Hong
Kong and
Taiwan.
The more diverse and sophisticated genres and aspects are in
mainland China.