Abstract:
Tang dynasty court Yan music had tremendous influence on the history of Chinese art and music. After the Tang and the Five dynasties, the center of the nation moved towards the east. The political, economic, and cultural situation of Chang’an city decayed rapidly. “Chang’an” was gradually replaced by “Xi’an”, a term that puts more emphasis on its geographical location. Yan music evolved alongside the development of the society. Several art forms including Song dynasty dancing teams, Jin and Yuan dynasty Sanqu (a type of folk music), and Zaju (a type of poetic drama) etc, all include traces of Yan music. The artifacts excavated from the Shaanxi region are not only an actual reflection of the social development, but also a reproduction of the evolution of the arts of dance and music. Their archeological, historical, and artistic values merit attention and study.
