What are the characteristics of ancient Chinese music and dance?

An important characteristic of ancient Chinese music and dance is its strong continuity. The development of "Yan music" is a good proof of this. The "Yan music" of the Sui and Tang dynasties represents a high standard of music and dance performance art, but it is itself a thing of continuous improvement. From the "seven music" "nine music" "ten music" name evolution can also clearly see this point.

Figurines of music and dance from the tomb of Zhang Sheng in Anyang, Henan Province