The period of the Republic of China represents a critical phase in the century-long evolution of polyphonic theory within Chinese musical scholarship.During this era,Chinese scholars catalyzed the development of polyphonic theory by engaging in the writing,translation,selection,and compilation of Western music theory texts,thereby establishing a pioneering foundation for an incipient system of polyphonic theory with Chinese characteristics.This article endeavors to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the paths and traits marking the sinicization of Western polyphonic theory over the past century.It emphasizes the examination and exploration of the scholarly endeavors in adopting and adapting European and American polyphonic concepts during the Republic of China,assessing their significant scholarly contributions towards shaping the discipline of Chinese polyphony.
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