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The core topic of the conference is Chinese music theory, researching how to face the contemporary international new literary trend, and how to apply the academic vision to the global field of music theory research. Since then, tremendous changes have taken place in the academic vision of musicology research in China, and new methods and ...
Many such lavish dances stopped being performed after the An Lushan Rebellion which diminished the power and wealth of the state, and court music and dance became greatly reduced. Some pieces of music and dance of the Tang dynasty that had disappeared from China survive in Japan. An example is the masked dance The King of Lanling .
Apart from technical and structural aspects, ancient Chinese music theory also discusses topics such as the nature and functions of music. The Yueji ("Record of music", c1st and 2nd centuries BCE), for example, manifests Confucian moral theories of understanding music in its social context. Studied and implemented by Confucian scholar-officials ...
A Chinese dance. Dance in China is a highly varied art form, consisting of many modern and traditional dance genres. The dances cover a wide range, from folk dances to performances in opera and ballet, and may be used in public celebrations, rituals, and ceremonies.
Shen Yun Performing Arts (Chinese: 神韻藝術團; lit. 'divine rhythm arts troupe') is a non-profit performing arts and entertainment company based in the United States which tours internationally, producing performances which include dance and symphonic music.
The music of China consists of many distinct traditions, often specifically originating with one of the country's various ethnic groups.It is produced within and without the country, involving either people of Chinese origin, the use of traditional Chinese instruments, Chinese music theory, or the languages of China.
Wuju (simplified Chinese: 舞剧; traditional Chinese: 舞劇; pinyin: Wǔjù; lit. 'dance drama') is a type of narrative concert dance from China. Developed in the 1950s with influences from ballet and traditional Chinese dance, performances seek to tell stories through intricate movement rather than song. Tales may be derived from various ...
Yayue (Chinese: 雅樂; lit. 'elegant music') was a form of classical music and dance performed at the royal court and temples in ancient China. The basic conventions of yayue were established in the Western Zhou.