Chinese Music Appreciation ()

Author: Yue Yingfang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This textbook adopts a chapter and section structure. In the introduction, it briefly introduces basic theories and common knowledge related to music appreciation. The remaining chapters consist of an overview, music work analysis, and glossary notes. Chapters 1 to 6 follow the mainline of Chinese music history while also incorporating fundamental knowledge and theories related to music aesthetics. By introducing the general development of music in various historical periods of our country, as well as the main musical forms, characteristics, and aesthetic features, this textbook allows for the appreciation of outstanding music works from each period. Chapter 7 focuses primarily on introducing the music of some minority ethnic groups in China. The purpose of this textbook is to enhance college students' appreciation and aesthetic abilities in music, gradually establishing a correct aesthetic perspective and laying a solid foundation. The overview section is concise and to the point; the music work analysis section features classic selections with detailed explanations; and the glossary notes section allows for convenient searches of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and introductions to musical instruments. The CD-ROM includes additional audio, visual, and image content, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. It not only serves as a teaching material for instructors and students in ordinary universities to teach music appreciation courses but also provides a valuable and accessible textbook for a broad audience of music enthusiasts.