Hu Dengtiao (1926-2016) was a China composer and music educator. In 1949, he enrolled at the now Shanghai Conservatory of Music and later remained there to teach. He served as Vice President of the Shanghai Musicians Association and President of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestral Society. In the 1960s, Hu founded the “String Quintet,” which became one of the most significant contributions to the field of Chinese folk music. He composed, adapted, and transcribed 35 pieces for the String Quintet. His work Chinese Music Orchestration Techniques is a landmark in this field. Throughout his life, Hu dedicated himself to the creation and teaching of Chinese instrumental music. His compositions and educational philosophy have influenced generations of musicians, and his contributions have had a lasting impact on the development of Chinese music.