The pipa, pípá, or p'i-p'a (Chinese: 琵琶) is a traditional Chinese musical instrument belonging to the plucked category of instruments. Sometimes called the "Chinese lute", the instrument has …

pipa, short-necked Chinese lute prominent in Chinese opera orchestras and as a solo instrument. It has a shallow, pear-shaped body with a wooden belly and, sometimes, two crescent-shaped …

Oct 1, 2003 · The Chinese pipa, a four-string plucked lute, descends from West and Central Asian prototypes and appeared in China during the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534). Traveling over …

Nov 2, 2024 · The pipa, a traditional Chinese lute with a history dating back to the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), remains a symbol of China’s rich musical heritage. This plucked, pear …

Jun 28, 2022 · The pipa, sometimes called the Chinese lute is a pear-shaped, traditional Chinese musical instrument that belongs to the plucked string category of instruments. It is one of the …

The pipa (pronounced "pee-paa") is a four-stringed lute, one of the oldest Chinese musical instruments with over 2000 years of history.

Pipa - Chinese Plucked String Instrument. An instrument with a rich heritage, the pipa lute is undeniably one of the most well-known plucked string instruments in the Chinese orchestra.

Sep 28, 2024 · The Pipa (Chinese: 琵琶 |pípá| – “pee-paa”) is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. It is also known as the Chinese lute or Chinese guitar. Its distinctive onomatopoeic …

Nov 23, 2023 · Before the Tang Dynasty, the term “琵琶” broadly referred to all short-necked lutes (also known as the lute family) in Chinese language. The Chinese Pípa spread to other East …

Apr 4, 2025 · In the 20th century, through the unremitting efforts of a large number of performing artists and composers, a plethora of techniques and compositions has emerged, with the …