Research on "A Record of the Joyful Books"

Author: Zhao Yuqing
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Yue Shu Yao Lu (Record of Music Essentials) is a Tang Dynasty musical document with high historical and academic value. Except for a small amount of content that follows established conventions, it is rich in practical significance and holds an important position in the history of ancient Chinese music. The book consists of ten volumes, but only the fifth, sixth, and seventh volumes have been preserved. Unfortunately, among the existing three volumes, there are numerous errors and omissions that require collation. This is a meaningful academic task. The Commentary of this book examines and studies various aspects of Yue Shu Yao Lu, including its author and composition period, preservation status, basic content, and academic value, offering original insights. The Annotations cover four aspects: punctuation, correction, notes, and modern translation, with the author striving to maintain the original essence of the text.