| Chinese Christian music, especially Chinese hymnody, has long beenthe center of attention since the early 20th century. And Chinese hymnody has been animportant part of Christianity in China since it was introduced into the country. Thisarticle attempts to study the formation, characteristics and humanistic implications ofChinese hymnody in three chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the formation anddevelopment of Chinese hymnody from the political, religious, and culturalperspectives. Chapter 2 analyzes the various features of Chinese hymnody anddemonstrates that Chinese hymnody is a synthesis of Chinese and western culture andmusic. Chapter 3 explains the value, significance and influence of Chinese hymnodytoday from cultural, progressive, and aesthetic perspectives.
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