The four ways of musical cultural exchange between China and foreign countries in modern times include religious music in Christian churches, Western military music in new-style armies, Western music brought back by overseas students, and the popularization of Western music in modern schools.

1. Christian religious music

Christianity attaches great importance to missionary work in China, and in the process of missionary work, education is also an important means. Therefore, many religious schools have appeared in modern China. , teaching Western music is an important part of school education.

2. Western military music in the new army

Western military music in the new army is an important way for Chinese and foreign musical cultural exchanges. In the 19th century, the Qing government began to experiment with the military music system and sent soldiers to Europe to study. Military music. Later, those soldiers served as military band members in military music and taught the skills and culture they learned. The introduction and spread of Western military music also had an impact on China's new music culture, especially the development of Chinese opera music.

3. Contribution of overseas students

The music activities of overseas students and foreign musicians have promoted the exchange of music and culture between China and foreign countries. Many foreign musicians have deepened our people’s understanding of music through touring performances. Understanding of Western Music. After receiving more systematic and professional music education, international students also brought back more advanced music theories, teaching methods and teaching materials, thus promoting the modernization and internationalization of my country's music education.

4. Music education in modern schools

The popularization of Western music in modern schools is the most important way in the exchange of Chinese and foreign music culture. With the rise of modern education in China, Western music Music became part of school education and began to spread widely in China. School education includes music theory, note notation, musical instrument performance and many other knowledge.

In addition, many schools have also established choirs, bands and other music groups to perform and perform, promoting the exchange of Chinese and foreign music.

The significance of Chinese and foreign music cultural exchanges:

Music exchanges can help people learn music better. The exchanges between music are two-way. Not only are many Western music introduced to Our country has also provided many valuable resources of Chinese traditional music to countries around the world. In the process of Chinese and foreign music exchanges, people can learn more comprehensive knowledge and thereby improve their musical abilities and musical literacy.

Music itself is also an expression of culture. Music has also been affected by cultural life in the process of development, which also leads to the unique characteristics of music in different countries and regions. Music and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries help both countries and peoples better understand each other's country and nation's culture, so that cultural integration through music can promote the friendly development between the two sides.

Music exchanges between different countries can promote the development of music in an international and diversified direction. With the deepening of musical exchanges between China and foreign countries, some traditional Chinese music has also been adapted into music played with Western instruments. For example, the guzheng piece "Sunset Drums" was adapted into a piano piece, and "Turandot" was created based on "Jasmine" and so on.