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The most important instrument in Shalian music is the human voice; but instruments such as violins, harpsichords, ocarinas, and various percussions may be used.
The most important instrument in Shalian music is the human voice; but instruments such as violins, harpsichords, ocarinas, and various percussions may be used.


Vocal polyphony is an important part of Shalian music, especially in coming of age parties, festivities, and funerals. In particular it allows subtlety beyond what is expressed by the standardized 22-tone system.
Vocal polyphony is an important part of Shalian music, especially in coming of age parties, festivities, and funerals. The glottal stops, stress accent and long-short rhythms of the Shalian language contribute to the quirky theatrical-sounding rhythm of Shalian vocal music.
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