Exploration of the Sound and Rhyme Theory in Wenxin Diaolong and its Relation to Poetry Recitation and Singing
Sound and rhyme serve as the foundation for the recitation and singing of poetry and prose.Under-standing the sound and rhyme of poetry is essential for appreciating the musical beauty of the Chinese lan-guage.Through the rhythm and tonal variations in recitation and singing,one can grasp and convey the rich emotional and thematic essence of classical poetry,while also appreciating and promoting the beauty of its me-lodic and dynamic qualities,thereby nurturing one's emotions and refining one's spirit.The discussions on sound and rhyme in Liu Xie's Wenxin Diaolong serve as a bridge from the sound theory of Shen Yue and oth-ers in the Yongming period to the regulated verse of the Tang dynasty.This paper,from the specific perspective of classical poetry recitation and singing,emphasizes that understanding the sound and rhyme of poetry is cru-cial for effective recitation and singing—indicating that sound and rhyme form the basis of these practices.Fur-thermore,it explores the relationship between Liu Xie's theory of sound and rhyme and recitation and singing.Liu Xie does not merely regard literary sound and rhyme as general artistic techniques;rather,he sees the beauty of sound and rhyme as a reflection of the spirit,character,and emotional depth of the work.Liu Xie's theory of sound and rhyme represents a conscious theoretical reflection and summary of the musical characteris-tics of Chinese literature,positing that sound and rhyme encapsulate and vividly present the musicality of liter-ary language,as well as the external manifestation and enhancement of the inherent yin-yang energies.
Wenxin Diaolongsound and rhymerecitation and singinginternal logic