A Study Of The Imperial Music And Dance Of Northern Qi

In the North and South Dynasty,Han nationality moved towards the south China due to the the turmoil of the political situation while the ethnic groups in North China became the masters of the Central Plain and Northern Qi was among them. Northern Qi which was actually a local regime ruled by Xianbei people only exsited for 28 years. In spite of the short exsitance, the six emporers of Northern Qi were all immeasurably dissolute and fond of songs and dances. It is no wonder that Northern Qi was also named the Beast Dynasty. This is not only related to the mature of their nationality, but also because of their positive attitudes towards entertainment. Therefore, the prosperous entertaining industry has left a large number of precious cultral relics. The Imperial Music and Dance left by them(a sort of Royal etiquettes with music, dance and others appreciated by the royal members, close officials and diplomats from foreign countries) is an important component of the ancient Chinese music and dance. This paper is amied, through analysing historical documents, musical instruments and cultral background, to state its features and development in Northern Qi as well as its influence on Tang Dynasty .