SonQ Dynasty Musical Sources and Their Interpretation
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: The Chinese University Press
Published: September 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9789629960629
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history; Non-Western music: traditional & "classical"; Social & cultural anthropology; Music/Songbooks; Music; China; General; Music / General; Asia - General
First sentence: From the very founding of the Sonq dynasty in 960, musical theorists at court were much preoccupied with controversies over the nature and regulation of "correct music," music appropriate for court functions.