About Yayue
Yayue is a music genre that emerged in China. It is usually classed as a form of dance, East Asian court ceremonial music and Chinese classical music.
From Wikipedia
Yayue (Chinese: 雅樂; lit. 'elegant music') was a form of classical music and dance performed at the royal court and temples in ancient China. The basic conventions of yayue were established in the Western Zhou. Together with law and rites, it formed the formal representation of aristocratic political power.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Yayue.
- ↑ dance
- ↑ East Asian court ceremonial music
- ↑ Chinese classical music
Frequently asked questions
What is Yayue?
Yayue is a music genre that emerged in China. It is usually classed as a form of dance, East Asian court ceremonial music and Chinese classical music.
Where and when did Yayue originate?
Yayue originated in China.