Modern Chinese Music History

Author: Yu Jiaqiang
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is one of the "Specialized History Series." It comprehensively synthesizes the research achievements on the modern music history of China to date, organizing and compiling them to offer unique interpretations. The content is both concise and comprehensive, covering the trajectory of modern Chinese music from 1840 to 1949, divided into two parts: Traditional Music and Emerging Music. It not only retraces traditional perspectives on narrative music, opera music, instrumental music, folk songs, and dance music but also elaborates on emerging music, including the introduction of Western music to China, the emergence and growth of modern Chinese musicians, and their impact on musical trends, theories, and society. Behind the refined and fluent text lies a logical and aesthetic foundation.