How to distinguish between Qingle, Yale and Yanle

Qing music, Ya music and Yan music are the classifications of ancient Chinese music, and the main difference between them is the style, origin and occasion of use of the music.

1. Qing music: originated in the period of the Three Kingdoms, the Two Jin dynasties, and the North and South dynasties, it mainly refers to the music of the Qing merchants, which is also called the Qing merchants' music. It dominated the musical life at that time and is a kind of traditional music. The Qing music tuning added the qingjiao and zhanggong.

2. Ya music: also known as elegant and pure music, it was the traditional court music in ancient times, mainly used for the imperial pilgrimage, sacrifices to heaven and earth, and other great ceremonies. The system of Yale was developed in the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty, with laws and rituals*** constituting the internal and external pillars of aristocratic rule. The Ya music tuning was joined by the variable levitation and the variable palace.

3. Yan music: It refers to the hu music since the Northern Dynasties, also known as banquet music, a kind of music popular among the people. Yan music tuning added the clear horn and leap.