The most characteristic trend of Chinese traditional music is diversification and cross-border integration. This trend is reflected in the following aspects:

1. Diversification of music styles: On the basis of maintaining the original style, Chinese traditional music continues to absorb elements of other music styles, forming a diversified Music style. For example, some traditional music works incorporate elements of pop music into their arrangements and interpretations, making them more modern and attractive.

The diversification of music styles is an inevitable trend in the modernization process of Chinese traditional music. With the acceleration of globalization and the spread of popular culture, Chinese traditional music, while maintaining its original style, has begun to absorb and learn from elements of other music styles, such as pop music, rock music, electronic music, etc., making traditional music expressions and emotional transmission are richer and more diverse, more modern and attractive.

2. Cross-border integration: The cross-border integration of traditional Chinese music and different art forms has produced many new art forms. For example, traditional opera is combined with modern dance beauty and modern music to create unique stage art; traditional folk music is combined with Western musical instruments to form a musical work that combines Chinese and Western styles.

3. Innovation and development: On the basis of maintaining traditional characteristics, Chinese traditional music is also constantly innovating and developing. While inheriting traditional skills, many musicians actively explore new performance techniques and expression methods, injecting new vitality into the innovative development of Chinese traditional music.

Types of traditional Chinese music:

1. Classical music: Classical music is an important part of traditional Chinese music, mainly including court music and literati music. Palace music is the music used in ancient royal banquets, sacrifices and other occasions. It is solemn and elegant. Literati music is music created by ancient literati, focusing on artistic conception and emotional expression.

2. Folk music: Folk music is the most dynamic and diverse part of Chinese traditional music. It includes folk songs, minor tunes, labor songs, ritual songs and other types, reflecting the people's lives, emotions and customs. Folk music has beautiful melody, lively rhythm and strong local characteristics.

3. Opera music: Opera music is the music part of traditional Chinese drama, including singing, accompaniment and percussion. There are many types of opera music, such as Peking Opera, Henan Opera, Yue Opera, Huangmei Opera, etc. Each opera has its own unique singing and accompaniment style.

4. Religious music: Religious music is another important part of traditional Chinese music. It includes Taoist music, Buddhist music and Islamic music, etc. Religious music is usually used in religious ceremonies and sacrificial activities, and has mysterious and solemn characteristics.

5. National instrumental music: National instrumental music is an important part of traditional Chinese music, including wind instruments, plucked instruments, percussion instruments, etc. There are many kinds of Chinese national musical instruments, such as flute, erhu, pipa, guzheng, etc. Each instrument has its own unique timbre and playing skills.