China Academy of Art musicology postgraduate entrance examination reference materials.

Professional overview

The Music Department of the Graduate School of China Academy of Art was established in 1978. It is the first batch of doctoral and master's degree awarding points approved by the State Council Academic Degrees Committee in China, and has trained a large number of master's and doctoral students in musicology theoretical research for the society for many years. The research directions of musicology major are: China ancient music history, China modern music history, music archaeology, music sociology, western music history, ethnomusicology, musical cultural anthropology and musicology.

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Interpretation of examination subjects

Try * * * to test four subjects first, namely:

(1)101ideological and political theory

②20 1 English 1 or 202 Russian or 203 Japanese.

③6 1 1 Introduction to Art

④8 13 music history theory

As for foreign languages, Chase suggested that students can choose English. After all, students have studied for so long, and it is relatively easy to get started in postgraduate entrance examination. Of course, small languages are ok, but the oral listening test in the second interview is a big test for the students.

For major one, students can click on the review plan and process of major one of China Academy of Art Art Introduction in 2022 to learn more!

As for the second major, the research scope of 8 13 music history theory mainly focuses on: China music history, music theory and music archaeology.

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Real problem analysis

Judging from the types of questions, the preliminary test questions in recent years are basically arranged in the form of noun explanation, short answer questions and essay questions.

The topic is not difficult. There are occasional problems in noun interpretation, which is a relatively biased knowledge point in the theory of music history, while short answer questions and essay questions can directly find the original questions in reference books. Short answers often involve music history analysis, music archaeology analysis and music theory interpretation, which requires students to be familiar with books and master basic test sites.

About answering questions training. In the process of reviewing, students can do after-school exercises in reference books. Most of these books are classic undergraduate textbooks for music majors, which can be used as topics after chapters. There is also the need to do the real questions of previous years.

So, from the scope of the exam, there are many books to read, and then follow Bian Xiao to see which books to read.

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philology

1, must read and endorse.

Draft of China Ancient Music History (Up and Down) Yang, People's Music Publishing House, 2004.

This book is a necessary reference book for China Academy of Art's musicology, which is not only the source of propositions, but also a necessary book for answering questions. We must pay attention to it.

This book discusses the music development history of China from ancient times to the late Qing Dynasty. ***8 series, the relationship between social background and music development in China; The historical evolution of the development of various music forms; Various genres and themes of China's music; Analysis and introduction of instrumental music and musical instruments, research and introduction of musical aesthetics, etc.

Music History of Pre-Qin Dynasty, People's Music Publishing House, Li Chunyi, 2005.

By identifying and sorting out China's pre-Qin music documents, the author of this book has made an in-depth study of pre-Qin music thoughts. It is very helpful for the test center of music archaeology.

This book consists of five chapters, which analyzes and introduces the music of ancient Zhixia, Shang Dynasty, Western Zhou Dynasty, Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, as well as the musical instruments and musical concepts at that time.

This book can be combined with other reference books in this field.

History of Ancient Music in China, Shanghai Music Publishing House, Ching Tien.

With popular language and vivid stories, this book takes you into the world of ancient music in China, and answers such questions as "Who invented music", "What was the earliest musical instrument in China", "What was Confucius' music like" and "How did Emperor Li Longji play music in Tang Dynasty", which is similar to the popular music books of Feng Zikai and Xin Fengnian.

This book is the work of China Academy of Art tutor Ching Tien, which can be used to improve the depth of answering questions.

History of Modern Music, China People's Music Publishing House, 2009.

This book is an essential reference book. Starting with the traditional music in China after the Opium War, it describes the development of modern music in China from 1840 to 1949. Select the representative music forms, styles and composers in each period in chronological order, and discuss them closely with the politics, economy and culture at that time.

This book consists of eight chapters, and the knowledge points expressed are somewhat universal and easy to understand. Students can focus on the knowledge they need according to the test sites of graduate schools.

Although this book is given by the government, the content in it is far from enough for the exam, and the introduction is similar.

An Introduction to the History of Ancient Music in China People's Music Publishing House 1998 Edition Zheng Zuxiang

This book is easy to understand, rich in expression of ancient music history and straightforward in language.

This book consists of four chapters, namely the first chapter, an overview of the history of ancient music in China; Chapter two, the history of ancient musicology in China; Chapter three, the history of ancient music in China; The fourth chapter, the research status of China ancient music history.

These contents are very helpful to improve the depth of the answer.

Law People's Music Publishing House 1996 Edition Miao

This book mainly introduces the calculation method of temperament, the law of five degrees, the law of purity, the law of twelve averages and the brief history of jurisprudence in several influential places in the world.

Legal knowledge is a direct proposition of 19, which was involved in previous exams. This book is very helpful in dealing with this topic.

2. Auxiliary bibliography

A Concise Course of the General History of China Music: Qin Zuoxu Jilin Audio-visual Publishing House 200 1 Edition

Tradition is a River People's Music Publishing House 1990 Xiang Peng Huang

Tracing back to People's Music Publishing House 1993 Edition Xiang Peng Huang

History of Ancient Music in China, by Jin Wenda, People's Music Publishing House, 1994.

The revised edition of A General History of China Music Sun Jinan Shandong Education Publishing House, 20 12.

Liu Zaizhu's Introduction to the History of Ancient Music in China People's Music Publishing House.

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Consulting materials

According to the examination scope and the latest content of China Academy of Art, the materials on music history mainly include the following materials:

1. Textual research on the true questions of music history over the years, edited by the teaching and research group of China Academy of Art.

We summarized the real problems of musicology in previous years and compiled a book, which is an important material for examination review. The art research institute has reproduced the real problem in previous years, and this real problem must be done well.

2. Postgraduate entrance examination of China Music History, edited by the Teaching and Research Group of China Academy of Art..

This material is arranged into key notes according to the musicology knowledge of the Art Institute, and it is easier to grasp the key points than the original. The key and difficult points are specially marked, and the knowledge framework is clear, which is the necessary material for review.

3. The basic knowledge and supplementary knowledge points of musicology are compiled by the teaching and research group of China Academy of Art..

This material is based on the basic theoretical knowledge points of the arrangement of musicology inspection points, and it also supplements the newly added test sites in recent years, which is more detailed than some previous materials. It can be used not only for beginners, but also for exams.

4. The History of Modern Music in China is edited by Kao Bo, the teaching and research group of China Academy of Art..

This material compiles the historical content of music development since the Opium War. It is the direct inspection point of musicology in China Academy of Art, and also the entry point for answering questions.

5. Interpretation of Key Topics in Music History was compiled by Kaobo, the teaching and research group of China Academy of Art..

This material sorts out and summarizes the theoretical knowledge of music history in the form of question bank. Students can refer to the idea of answering questions, which is a good supplement to answering questions.

6. "Music history review" is the only way for postgraduate entrance examination. Edited by China Academy of Art Teaching and Research Group.

Similar to the structure of the question bank, the difference is that there are many exercises in this material. You can practice writing questions or refer to answering questions.

7. China's Famous Composers and Masterpieces is edited by Cobo, a teaching and research group in China Academy of Art.

This material summarizes the famous composers in China and their representative works. This part of the content often appears in the examination questions and is the necessary material for review.