Chinese Music History

Author: Qin Xu
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Publish Date: 2003-05-23
Features: This book provides a concise introduction to the development of Chinese music over 8,000 years, covering the music of the primitive period, the "metal and stone music" (bell and chime music) of the Xia and Shang dynasties, the medieval music of singing and dancing during the Han and Tang periods, the opera music from the Song to the Qing dynasties, and the modern music of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Music lovers will gain much knowledge about the development of Chinese music from this book, thereby deepening their understanding and appreciation of ethnic music.