What was the music and dance like in Xia Dynasty?

With the long-term development of social economy, music and dance in Xia Dynasty reached a certain level. During the archaeological excavation, it was found that the musical instruments of Xia Dynasty included stone chimes, pottery damage and pottery bells.

It is said that in the Xia Dynasty, there was a famous "Little Music". The so-called "music" in ancient times includes a wide range of contents, including songs and dances. Song, dance and music together can be collectively called "music". Shaole is like this. Not only music, but also dance, which can be singing or dancing. "Songs of the South ∴ Lisao" says: "Playing the Nine Songs and Dancing Shao Xi", and "Annals of Bamboo Books" also says that Xia Qishi once danced Jiu Shao.

Nine Debates and Nine Songs are also summer songs. "Songs of Chu ∴ Li Sao" says: "Nine debates and nine songs are Xi, and Xia Kang entertains himself". Tian Wen also said: "Nine Debates and Nine Songs". In addition, in Shan Hai Jing, enlightenment is recorded.

In a word, the music and dance in Xia Dynasty had reached a certain level and became a part of the ruling class's enjoyment of life.