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What are the three historical periods of China traditional music?

China traditional music can be divided into three historical periods from rhythm, scale, gongdiao, musical morphological characteristics, cultural tradition to national thinking mode.

Three Historical Periods of China Traditional Music

The formation period (2/kloc-0 BC/century-3 AD) began in Xia, Shang, Qin and Han Dynasties.

The new sound period (4- 10 century) began in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The finishing period (10-19th century) began in Liao, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.