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Chinese music history

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Overview

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Modern and Contemporary Music: Focusing on the transformation and development of music in China's modern and contemporary social changes, including the rise of school music songs, the establishment of professional music education, and numerous classic revolutionary songs born in the context of saving the nation, such as Nie Er's "March of the Volunteers" and Xian Xinghai's "Yellow River Cantata", to experience the power of music in the changing times.

Course Features

Rich multimedia resources: The course utilizes a large amount of audio and video materials to allow students to listen to music works from different periods, watch related music performances and historical documentaries, such as appreciating the qin xiao ensemble version of the ancient song "Plum Blossom Three Nong", and intuitively feel the charm of ancient literati music.

Diversified teaching methods: using various teaching methods such as classroom lectures, group discussions, and field visits. For example, organizing students to visit music museums and observe ancient musical instruments up close to enhance their intuitive understanding of music history.

Professional teaching team: The teaching staff are all experts in the field of Chinese music history, with profound academic achievements and rich teaching experience. They are able to explain complex historical knowledge in a simple and understandable way, guiding students to think deeply about the relationship between music, society, and culture.

Learning gains

Knowledge and skills: Students will have a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of Chinese music, be familiar with representative works, musicians, and their contributions from various periods, possess the ability to analyze and appreciate different types of music works, and be able to independently write relevant music history papers.

Culture and Literacy: Through learning, one can deeply appreciate the profoundness of Chinese music culture, enhance national pride and cultural confidence, cultivate love and aesthetic taste for music and art, and improve personal cultural and artistic literacy. Whether for future careers in music or as an ordinary music enthusiast, this course will open a door to the treasure trove of Chinese music for you, allowing you to explore the long river of music history and experience the unique charm of Chinese music.



Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • Folk Songs and Folk Dance Music
      • Rap Music
        • Traditional Ethnic Musical Instruments
          • The introduction of Western music and the emergence of "new music"
            • The Development of Early Professional Music Education
              • New Music Compositions during the May Fourth Movement Period
                • The Early Construction of New Music Theories
                  • Music of the nationally-controlled areas and occupied areas
                    • Music creation in the Kuomintang-controlled area in the 1930s
                      • The music creation of the national control area after the total Anti-Japanese War
                        • The music creation of the national control area during the liberation War
                          • Music in the Revolutionary Base Areas and Liberated Areas
                            • Music creation before “The Talk”
                              • Music creation after The Talk
                                • Music creation during the Liberation War

                                  Taught by

                                  Hengxing University

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