The Transformation of Elegant and Popular Music and the New Explorations of Music Poetry in the Mid-Tang Dynasty
The establishment of refined music in the mid-Tang Dynasty was stagnant as a whole,but popular music flourished due to imperial favor,court encouragement and policy support,the high regard of the eunuch group,and the vigorous pursuit by regional military governors.This development pattern brought about the widespread vogue of banquet music in the mid-Tang Dynasty.As poetry composition and performance was a traditional element of ancient Chinese banquets,the full prosperity of banquet music exerted a significant influence on the development of poetry in the mid-Tang Dynasty.Under this influence,the music poetry,an important genre of mid-Tang music poetry,underwent new explorations:In terms of content,it downplays the description of the musicians'appearances,focusing instead on portraying their performance demeanors and using their looks to contrast their exquisite skills;it emphasizes the description of the musicians'artistry,detailing the process of performance,repertoire,and lyrics;it depicts their lives in all aspects,including seeking apprenticeships,performing for hire,daily routines,and life destinies;it can delve into musicians'spiritual realms,touching upon their passion for and mastery of music,rich emotions,literary talents,and cherishing of friendship and love.Regarding sentiments,the poetry not only expresses gratitude to the banquet hosts or the musicians'patrons but also reflects the poets'self-reflections on life,critiques of social ills,and ruminations on past history.A comprehensive examination of the interplay between the transformation of elegant and popular music,the vogue of banquet music,and the music poetry in the mid-Tang Dynasty holds significant value for understanding the rich development of poetry in the Tang Dynasty and the evolution of aesthetic tastes.
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