The teachings of Confucius have influenced Chinese culture (present perfect tense). Your answer was .

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for  several  thousand  years.  Your answer was .

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   According to Confucious, music was   a means of calming the passions and  getting rid of unrest and lust,  Your answer was .

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rather than a form of entertainment.  Your answer was .

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Traditionally, the Chinese believed that sound influences the  harmony of the Universe.  Your answer was .

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Musical instruments were classified according to the materials used to make them,  Your answer was .

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They include zithers,flutes, panpipes and percussion instruments  such  as drums and gongs.  Your answer was .

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Later came lutes and fiddles, introduced to/into China from Central Asia.  Your answer was .

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Chinese music is as old as Chinese civilisation:  Your answer was .

as ......as is used to compare 2 equal things or qualities.

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during the Zhou dynasty (c1027 - 256BC ), music was one of the four subjects.. Your answer was .

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the four subjects that nobles and princes had to study. 'Had to' is the past tense of 'must'.  Your answer was .

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in the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC) music was said to be a waste of time.  Your answer was .

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most books  and instruments ....  Your answer was .

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instruments were destroyed.  Your answer was .

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10 different orchestras, 8 of which were composed of foreign tribes.  Your answer was .

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which were based on old stories of heroes and the supernatural. Your answers were and .

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The Twentieth century saw a synthesis of Western and Traditional styles.  Your answer was .

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Some people resisted Western influence and wanted to revive the old thousand piece orchestras.  Your answer was .

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Others are exclusively  21.interested  in Western music   Your answer was .

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a third group  are very proud of Chinese music   Your answer was .

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Musical 23.instruments  are manufactured in large quantities.   Your answer was .

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  and played in schools and conservatories 24.across / around  the country.  Your answer was .

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Choirs 25. are  also very popular and are often found in universities, factories and large cities.  Your answer was .