First, ancient music (that is, the music of primitive society)
When the earliest humans began to make primitive tools and work collectively, primitive music sprouted in their labor rhythm and voice.
Second, the music from Xia, Shang, Western Zhou to Spring and Autumn Period (that is, the music of slave society)
In slave society, it was slaves who created music-a large number of musicians were veritable slaves, while aristocratic slave owners enjoyed music. They regard music not only as a means of enjoyment, but also as a tool to strengthen political rule. At that time, the most respected was the music and dance used by slave owners for major ceremonies such as sacrifices.
Third, the voice of the Warring States, Qin and Han Dynasties.
Great changes in the Warring States period brought social progress and promoted the development of music culture. However, the feudal separatist situation and the war for hegemony hindered the further development of society, and demanding reunification became the general trend.
4. Music in the Three Kingdoms, Jin Dynasty, Southern and Northern Dynasties to Sui and Tang Dynasties
The Three Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty and the Southern and Northern Dynasties were turbulent periods in China's history. At this time, the country is divided, wars are frequent, and complex contradictions distort the image of society. The inherent order and old beliefs have been disillusioned. People expect new spiritual sustenance, and music is an ideal refuge.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Music of Song and Yuan Dynasties
Song of Sui and Tang Dynasties became a widely popular song form in Song Dynasty and for a long time afterwards. Its development directly led to the prosperity of Song Ci creation.
The works of many famous poets have been applied to actual singing, which not only enriches the content of songs, but also promotes the development of songs. There were some techniques to change the use and development of tunes, such as "reducing words", "stealing voices", "scattering" and "breaking notes", which produced a slow lyrical, delicate and profound "slow song" and became a popular music form at that time.
Six, Ming and Qing music
Kunshan dialect is one of the most successful and influential operas in Ming Dynasty. It was formed at the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Ming Dynasty, but sea salt cavity prevailed at that time, so it was not widely valued.
Extended data
Among the musical instruments that appeared in Shang and Zhou Dynasties, Sheng, Fu, Qin, Hare and Sheng had a wide influence on later generations. According to Guo Moruo's research, Oracle Bone Inscriptions has the word (and), which is in its early years.
The above-mentioned progress of musical instruments not only strongly proves that the records of the practical application of seven tones (seven tones) and twelve tones in the Spring and Autumn Period in historical documents are reliable, but also their appearance is much earlier than these records. Similarly, the relevant theoretical system of music law will be gradually formed in practice, but it will be recorded in writing later. The inscription clock is a strong evidence of this assertion.
The musical achievements in the slavery era have turned a glorious page for the ancient music culture in China, and laid a foundation for the future development of music culture, with far-reaching influence.
Baidu Encyclopedia-China Ancient Music