The Zhongruan is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a round wooden body and mellow, resonant tone, often referred to as the “Chinese guitar.”

The liuqin is a small, high-pitched Chinese lute with a bright, crisp tone, often used in traditional opera and folk ensembles.

The yangqin is a Chinese hammered dulcimer played with lightweight bamboo mallets, shimmering sound that's central to many traditional Chinese ensembles.