Chinese Music History

Author: Qin Xu
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book provides a concise introduction to the development of Chinese music over 8,000 years, including primitive music, the "metal and stone music" (bell and chime music) of the Xia and Shang periods, the medieval singing and dancing music from the Han to Tang dynasties, the opera music from the Song to Qing dynasties, and the modern and contemporary new music. Music lovers will gain much knowledge about the development of Chinese music from this book, thereby deepening their understanding and appreciation of ethnic music.