“Night Song” is a traditional Chinese instrumental piece performed by Lei Qiang on the erhu. The erhu is a two-stringed instrument that is played with a boy, and it is the main instrument  heard throughout the song. The piece was composed by Kui Tain-Hua and is included on the album Chinese Traditional Erhu Music. I chose this song because I liked how peaceful and emotional the erhu sounds and wanted to learn more about traditional Chinese music. The rhythm is slow and steady, which gives the song a calm feeling. The melody is smooth and expressive, with notes that seem to rise and fall naturally. The textured is fairly simple because the erhu carries the main melody while the accompaniment supports it. The sound of the erhu is also very distinctive and almost sounds like a human voice. Overall, the combination of the slow rhythm, expressive melody, and traditional instrument gives the song a peaceful and reflective feeling. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXAYWeU5CJs