Great Dictionary of Chinese Musicology

Author: Qi Senhua
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This dictionary contains over 9,670 entries, covering various fields related to Chinese opera, qu (a form of lyric poetry), xiqu (Chinese traditional opera), folk songs, and other areas of qu studies. The entries are categorized and arranged according to qu studies, origins of qu, qu genres, qu scholars, qu schools, qu titles, qu collections, qu rules, qu performances, and qu theories. The categories are primarily based on content and may not have strict boundaries. For categories with too many subcategories, additional classifications are provided. This dictionary emphasizes academic rigor, knowledge, and reference value, comprehensively compiling and reflecting the achievements of qu studies. It aims to serve as a reference tool for qu scholars, university liberal arts faculty and students, secondary school Chinese teachers, cultural workers, and in understanding qu knowledge and academic accomplishments.