New Evidence of"Playing the Pipa behind the Back"Originating from Male Hu Dance
The new findings of the"playing the Pipa behind the back"images in Cave 158 in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes of the middle Tang Dynasty and in the brocades of the Tang Dynasty stored in the Shosoin of Japan are of great value for the research on the cultural origin of"playing the Pipa behind the back".They can not only prove its authenticity in ancient musical instrument performances,but also provide a complete cultural context for exploring its attributes within the music and dance system of the Tang Dynasty,as well as the gender and ethnic group of dancers with its complete cultural context.The research finds that"playing the Pipa behind the back"was once used in the performance of the Tang Dynasty's role-play"dressing up as the Brahmin",predominantly performed by Sogdians.Referring to literature records and relevant images at home and abroad,it can be inferred that"playing the Pipa behind the back"originated from the male Hu dance.The spread of this music and dance technique can be traced back to the Sogdian region of Central Asia.The combination of music and dance was influenced by the Kucha music.After being introduced to China,"playing the Pipa behind the back"was further integrated with Tibetan music and dance and became a unique local music and dance form.
"playing the Pipa behind the back"brocade with patterns of a lion and figures playing musicTibetan silver potdressing up as the BrahminKucha music
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