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HPC 18. Erica Brindley on Music and the Cosmos in Confucianism

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Unveiling Ancient Chinese Music Through Texts and Archaeology

This chapter examines the historical context of music in early China, focusing on the challenges of understanding it through limited texts and missing sheet music. It highlights key archaeological findings, including bronze bells, to illustrate the musical theories and societal roles of music within Chinese culture.

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