A Brief History of Ancient Chinese Music

Author: Xia Ye
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This is an introductory book on the history of ancient Chinese music, a crystallization of collective wisdom drawn from the author's over two decades of teaching and research in the field of ancient Chinese music history. It is concise yet comprehensive, highlighting key points while providing a thorough overview of essential historical facts about the development of ancient Chinese music that are both crucial to discuss and well-documented. As such, it serves as a valuable resource for general music professionals and enthusiasts, offering them the necessary knowledge of ancient Chinese music history, as well as a broad outline for those aspiring to conduct research in this field. The history of Chinese music is a branch of historical science. It is a relatively young branch within the study of historical science. Few people are engaged in research in this discipline, and due to the disruptions caused by the Cultural Revolution, the lack of experienced scholars has become even more pronounced.