"Chinese Folk Songs (Chinese-English Edition)" is divided into folk songs of Han nationality and those of minority groups; it classifies the Han nationality's folk songs by different music genres , while categorizes ethnic minorities folk songs by different ethnic groups and takes some classic songs to for examples. In the form of Chinese-English comparison, the book tries to vividly demonstrate the musical styles and artistic charm of Chinese folk songs through the interpretation of relevant theoretical knowledge and representative works. It provides a basic reading for foreign students, scholars or friends in China, and Confucius Institutes or Chinese school abroad to understand Chinese folk song books; it may also be the textbook of related courses in colleges and universities.
