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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．