The combination of poetry, dance and music, on the one hand, embodies the characteristics of ancient artistic creation, on the other hand, reveals the diversity and inclusiveness of cultural development. Poetry, as the oldest literary style, appeared in Oracle Bone Inscriptions in the late Shang Dynasty, marking the germination of China's written literature. At first, poetry was closely combined with music and dance, and these three art forms were interdependent.
Poetry played an important role in the life of ancient China people. It is used to express feelings, thoughts and wishes. At the same time, poetry also has the function of social education, which can standardize morality and guide people's behavior. Music and dance, through their unique artistic expressions, convey people's feelings about life and their pursuit of beauty.
Music-arousing national identity. Music played a very important role in ancient China. It not only entertains people, but also has strong educational function. Music can stimulate national identity, unite people and make people more United. In wartime, music is often used to boost morale and make soldiers fight bravely; In peacetime, music is used to cultivate temperament and sentiment.
Dance-cultivate a surly temperament. Dance, like poetry and music, is an important part of ancient art in China. Through graceful movements and harmonious rhythm, dance can cultivate people's temperament and sublimate people's emotions. In addition, dance can also make people enjoy beauty in the process of appreciation and improve their artistic appreciation ability.
In a word, the trinity of poetry, dance and music in pre-Qin literature embodies the comprehensive pursuit of art and culture by the ancient people of China. This cultural phenomenon not only provided rich spiritual food for people at that time, but also left valuable spiritual wealth for future generations. It is an important part of China's cultural development and is of great significance to the study of ancient culture and art in China.