Research On Chinese Histor Of The Fa-qu And Its Works

This paper consists of three parts:the introduction, the main part and the conclusion. In the introduction, it mainly states the origin and significance of the topic, its current research, the related conceptions and the definitions and the research methods. The main part consists of three parts:i.e.1)the study of Faqu—researching its origin and development in Tang Dynasty, and exploring the relationship of Faqu and Liyuan, Faqu and Daqu. Fa qu and Fayue—studying the difference between Faqu and Fayue, and the influence of Palace Religious Emphasis on Faqu works. Researches of works of Faqu—studying the existed Faqu works and then analyzing them. Faqu originates from the folk songs-Qingshangyue which was popular in the turn periods of Han and Wei Dynasty. With the further fusion of Folk songs and Huyue, a kind of main music—new folk songs—appeared in the middle of Tang Dynasty. The repetitive music form is Faqu. Faqu is a kind of music only enjoyed by the rulers, and usually it was played only in the forbidden Liyuan of Palace. The players were called as "Liyuan Fellowers". They used such Musical instruments as cymbals, clock, chime stone, bamboo flute and Pipa,etc. As Faqu is a performing art involving in singing, dancing and music playing, the player possesses a highly playing technique in Palace Music Field.