Western and Eastern Music Theory

Author: Xiang Xiuyuan
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book primarily focuses on the theoretical research of Western and Chinese music since the 19th century. Through the study of Western compositional theory, musical work analysis, the aesthetic characteristics of music, as well as the related issues of traditional Chinese music and contemporary music creation and development, it delves into and discusses in-depth how to draw inspiration from and better apply Western musical theories to further advance Chinese music. Additionally, from a broader perspective of world cultural and artistic development, it offers insightful analyses and evaluations of new works, theories, and related issues in the field of Chinese symphonic music creation. The book is rich in theoretical depth and originality, and it concludes with an anthology of Chinese symphonic music works (1923-2000), enhancing its practical value. This book holds positive significance for the comparative research of 21st-century Sino-Western musical theories and the integration of Sino-Western musical cultures, and it provides valuable academic reference for the study of innovation and development in Chinese musical composition.