As a country with great ethnic diversity，China boasts many great musical traditions．These traditions have made an indelible mark on Chinese culture that has been felt by every generation．

The distinct history and experiences of each of China's cultural groups has had a strong impact on their musical traditions．Not only does their music reveal an affinity to the past，but it also serves as a moral compass to orient the values of each successive generation．In fact，specific to each group is a distinct musical style that can be divided into six categories：folk song，folk instrumental，folk dancing and singing，and folk opera．

Chapter Ⅰ A Brief Introduction to the Music of China's Ethnic Minorities

Ⅰ．Folk Song

Ⅱ．Folk Instrumental

Ⅲ．Folk Singing and Dancing

Ⅳ．Folk Opera

Chapter Ⅱ The Musical Instruments of China's Ethnic Minorities

Ⅰ．The Folk Musicallnstruments Of North

Ⅱ．The Folk Musical Instruments of Northwest China

Ⅲ．The Folk Musical Instrument in Southwest Area

Ⅳ．Minority Musical Instrument in Central South and Southeast China

Chapter Ⅲ Colorful Minority Music of China

Ⅰ．Ancient Naxi Music

Ⅱ．Folk Songs on Grassland

Ⅲ．Twelve Muqam and Dolan Music

Ⅳ．The Dong Grand Song

Ⅴ．Hua'er in Northwest China

Ⅵ．Tibetan Folk Music

Ⅶ．The Musical Charm of the Yi Ethnic Minority

Ⅷ．The Flying Songs of the Miao Ethnic Minority

Ⅸ．Korean Ballads

Ⅹ．The Mountain Tunes of the Zhuang Ethnic Group

Ⅺ．Folk Songs of Hainan Island

Ⅻ．The Haba of the Hani Ethnic Group