Uniform title | Zhongguo yin yue. English |
Series |
Introductions to Chinese culture Introductions to Chinese culture. ^A1041626
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Contents |
The evolution of Chinese music. Ancient times ; The Xia, Shang and western Zhou dynasties ; The spring and autumn period and the warring states period ; The Qin and Han dynasties ; The period of the three kingdoms, the western and eastern Jin dynasties and the southern and northern dynasties ; The Sui and Tang dynasties ; The Song and Yuan dynasties ; The Ming and Qing dynasties ; After 1840 -- The meaning of ancient music of China. Propriety and music in Confucianism ; The Dao (natural way) of heaven ; The inwardness of Zen -- Chinese musical instruments. Musical instruments ; Varieties of unique local music -- Chinese folk songs. Haozi labor songs ; Mountain songs ; Folk songs -- The singing and dancing of ethnic groups. Muqam of the Uygur people ; Tibetan folk songs and dances ; Mongolian folk songs ; Dong's Ka Lau ; Miao's folk songs and musical instruments -- Quyi music of China. Singing tunes with storytelling ; Singing while walking -- Chinese music today. Emergence of a new music culture ; The improvement of Chinese instrumental music ; The birth of new opera ; From mass songs to pop music ; New music in a new age -- The exchange of music. Starting with the pitch pipe ; The spread of Chinese music -- Appendix. Chronological table of the Chinese dynasties. |
Abstract |
Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8,000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the development of China's famous operas, and the modern Chinese music industry. From classical to contemporary styles, the author explores the influence that Chinese music has had around the world. |
General note | Previous edition published: Beijing : China Intercontinental Press, 2010. |
LCCN | 2011563532 |
ISBN | 9780521186919 (pbk.) |
ISBN | 0521186919 (pbk.) |