The Court Music Characteristics of the Song Dynasty in Henan Province, China

Abstract

This dissertation, entitled The Court Music Characteristics of the Song Dynasty in Henan Province, China, had the following objectives:1.To investigate the court music instruments of the Song Dynasty in Henan Province, China.2.To investigate the court music ensembles of the Song Dynasty in Henan Province, China.3.To investigate the function of court music during the Song Dynasty in Henan Province, China.

A qualitative method was employed for this research. Historical manuscripts and archaeological objects were collected and analyzed. The results of the research were as follows:1.On the musical instruments: These included instruments used in rituals, instruments documented in historical records, and instruments derived from archaeological findings.2.On the musical ensembles: These encompassed musical configurations, ensembles depicted in unearthed artifacts, and ensembles reconstructed from musical works.3.On the functions of the court music: These served both political and cultural purposes.

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