The Artistic Characteristics of Chinese Guqin Songs

Zhihan Liu
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Zhihan Liu: People’s Music Publishing House, Beijing, 100010, China

Art and Society, 2022, vol. 1, issue 2, 36-40

Abstract: The Guqin is the oldest plucked instrument in China. As the first of the “Four Arts” of the ancient Chinese literati, the Guqin carries a great cultural significance. As the art of the Guqin has developed, two forms of art have emerged: the Guqin Music and the Guqin Songs. It is a distinct art form that arose approximately simultaneously with the Guqin and is an aesthetic representation of poetry and music. In order to uncover the Guqin Songs’ special appeal, this article will analyse their creative qualities in terms of tonality, melody, tempo, rhythm, song structure, and lyrical substance; explain the importance of historical context in the discovery, preservation, and promotion of Guqin Songs.

Keywords: Chinese Guqin; Guqin Songs; artistic features (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.56397/AS.2022.10.06

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