Xiao Ya's Calligraphy Works in The Book of Songs

This is a poem describing the nobles of the Zhou Dynasty enjoying royal music by the Huaihe River. Because the Preface to Mao's Poems mentioned that "a scholar is a gentleman" many times, it is considered as a satire on the works of King Zhao of Zhou and Zheng Xuan, which can't stand the textual research. Or understand this poem as a poem that enjoys the pleasure of the royal family and yearns for the sages of the gentlemen along the Huaihe River.

In the first quarter, "The bells and drums are ringing, and Huai Shui Tang Tang is sad. Shu Ren is a gentleman, and Huai Yun will not forget it. " The bell clangs, the Huaihe River flows, and my heart is sad and sad. I want to remember that kind gentleman.

In the second season, "drums and bells ring, Huai water rings, and you are sad and sad." A gentleman is a gentleman, and virtue does not return. " The bell is ringing, the Huaihe River is vast, and my heart is worried and sad. That kind gentleman is kind and innocent.

In the third quarter, "pass the parcel is in chains, and Huai has three continents, which is worrying and embarrassing. A gentleman is a gentleman, and virtue is not enough. " Beating gongs and drums, music echoed in the sandbar. I'm worried and sad. That kind gentleman has no fault in virtue.

The fourth section "The drum bell is Qin Qin, and the drum instrument is Qin Qin, with clear and harmonious sound." To escape the elegance of the south, not arrogant and impetuous. "The bell is ringing, the drum is playing, the piano is playing, and the sound is harmonious. Mainly Yayue and Nanyue, it's really harmonious.

Drum, as a verb, percussion. Jiang (qiāng) Jiang is an onomatopoeic word, which has the same meaning as "one" and "Qin Qin" in the following. Soup (shāng) soup, the situation of mighty water flow, the following "yeah" means the same. Shu, good; A man with morality is a gentleman. Miss, miss. Allow, believe and do. Back off, evil. Cut and knock. Gāo, the big drum. Sanzhou, many small islands on the Huaihe River. University, moved by sadness, restless. Nevertheless, under the guise of "trust", shortcomings and problems.

Qing is an ancient percussion instrument, usually made of jade or stone with holes in it. It is hung on a frame by a rope. For, for, for, here refers to playing and performing. Elegant, originally refers to a musical instrument, shaped like a paint bucket, with sheepskin wrapped at both ends; Later, it was extended to the joy of emperors or official orthodoxy. South, originally a musical instrument, looks like a bell; It is also said that it refers to the music of Jianghan Valley in the south. Yuè is an ancient musical instrument, shaped like a flute. It is usually played during a performance. The dancer held Zhai Yu's hand while playing Jade. Ji an, this is the art of anti-training, which means no chaos and discord.

This poem begins with "Huai Shui Tang Tang", and the first three verses are repeated expressions of this emotion. Appreciating music is a happy thing, but the poet's heart always yearns for gentlemen and ministers. In the last paragraph, he finally relaxed, was impressed by the harmonious performance of Zhou Dynasty elegant music and Jianghan Gu Nanyin, and devoted himself to the process of enjoying music. Elegant music represents the music orthodoxy of the Zhou Dynasty. When a poet hears this splendid music, he yearns for a saint. It is likely that he is aware of the crisis in reality and will have this kind of "sadness comes from it" emotion.

208th in The Book of Songs, a total of 208.