On the Connotation and Characteristics of HuYue Culture in the Northern Qi Dynasty
During the Northern Dynasties,the music of Xianbei,Qiuci,and other ethnic minorities,as well as the music from Sogdian areas such as Kangguo and Anguo,were introduced into the Central Plains,significantly influencing the music culture of the region at that time.Most emperors of the Northern Qi Dynasty had a strong appreciation for HuYue.Consequently,foreign musicians from various regions converged,infusing Northern Qi society with a pronounced"Hu style".Historical documents,such as the"Sui Shu Music Annal",mention the presence of"Qiuci in the Qi Dynasty".However,the popular HuYue in the Northern Qi Dynasty was not merely"Qiuci in the Qi Dynasty";its cultural connotation was quite complex,encompassing Qiuci Music,Sogdian HuYue,and integrating numerous musical and cultural elements from Central Plains music.
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