Let's talk about new music: the movements of the dance are uneven, and the tune of the singing is evil**, which makes people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves. ← the top novel, x. plus the amusement of artists who are engaged in music, dance, drama and abuse, men and women are mixed, and there is no distinction between father and son. After the performance, people can't give an evaluation, and they can't talk about borrowing from the past to metaphorize the present. This is how the new music is played. Now you're asking about music, and what you like is cause. Music is a thing that is similar to the sound but not the same.

Wen Hou said: May I ask what you are talking about. Zixia replied: In ancient times, the heavens and the earth were running normally, the four seasons were smooth and rainy, the people were morally noble and the grains were abundant, there were no diseases, and there were no disasters, which was called the peaceful and prosperous era. Then the saints rose up and established the names of kings and ministers as father and son as the standard of interpersonal relations. There are guidelines, so the world is governed. The world is governed, and then the rhythm of the music is corrected, the five tones are harmonized, the musical instruments are played to sing, and the poems are composed to praise, which is called Deyin. Deyin can be called music. The Book of Songs says: Wang Ji's reputation spreads everywhere, and his virtue can shine all over the world. It can not only shine the world, but also benefit the people, so it can be a teacher, a monarch, a ruler, and a people's will; Be able to choose what is good. When King Wen succeeded to the throne, his morals were noble, and he didn't even have a little problem, not only could he get the blessing of God, but also pass on the blessing to his descendants. That's what it means. What you like these days is probably something called drowning!

Wen Hou asked again: Where does the drowning sound come from? Zixia replied: Zheng Guozhiyin is mostly men and women stealing love, which makes people's hearts evil, and Song Guozhiyin is nostalgic for wives and concubines, which makes people depressed; The rhythm of the syllables of the patriotic state is rapid, which makes people feel upset; The sound of Qi is arrogant and desolate, which makes people arrogant. The sounds of these four countries are all biased towards lust and are harmful to morality, so they are not used for sacrifices. The Book of Songs says: The sound of Su Yong and Ming, the ancestors liked to listen to it. The so-called Su Su means solemn respect; The so-called Yongyong means harmony. If we can be both respectful and harmonious, what else can't be done?

It would be nice to be a ruler to be cautious about his likes and dislikes. Because what the king likes, the subordinates also like; Whatever the ruler does, the people will follow. The Book of Songs says: It is easy to induce the people. That's what I'm talking about. Then the saints came out and made the six musical instruments that could produce the sound of de, such as 鼗 (táo), drum, 椌 (qiāng), 楬 (jiē), xun (xun), and chi (chi). Then it is accompanied by Zhong Qi Zhu Se to make the text mixed, plus the dance of holding the dry Qi Xuan (máo) Di in his hand. This kind of music can be used to worship the temple of the ancestors, it can be used to set up banquets to receive guests, it can be used to rank the high and low officials, and the status is noble and low, and there is no wrong, so that future generations can be enlightened and make them understand the order of respecting the inferior and the young.

The bell is loud, and the loud can be used to give orders, and with the command will make people full of courage, and full of courage will be invincible. Therefore, when a gentleman hears the bell, he thinks of the general. The sound of the chime is firm and powerful, and the firm and powerful voice makes people distinguish between right and wrong, and if they distinguish between right and wrong, they will dedicate themselves to the truth. Therefore, when a gentleman hears the sound of chime, he thinks of those courtiers who sacrificed their lives to defend the country. The voice of the piano is sad, and the voice of sorrow makes people honest and upright, and honest and upright will keep their will. Therefore, when a gentleman hears the sound of the piano, he will think of an upright courtier.

The sound of the wind music is wide, and the sound of the wind is wide, and the sound of the wind is wide, and the meeting brings people together. Therefore, when a gentleman hears the sound of wind instruments, he thinks of courtiers who are good at pacifying the people. The sound of the drum (pi) is noisy, and the noisy sound makes people excited, and the excitement will lead the crowd forward. Therefore, when a gentleman hears the sound of drums, he will think of the general's courtiers. From this point of view, when a gentleman listens to music, he does not just listen to the sonorous and pleasant sound, but to hear something from the music.

Binmujia sat beside Confucius, and Confucius talked to him. When the topic of music was discussed, Confucius asked: "What do you say symbolizes by beating drums for a long time before the performance of "Dawu" begins? Binmujia replied: It symbolizes that when King Wu began to fight, he was worried that he would not get the support of the princes. Confucius asked again: What does the removal of the music of "Wu" symbolize for a long time and endlessly? Binmujia replied: It symbolizes that the king of Wu is worried that the princes will be late for their troops and will not be able to participate in the battle. Confucius also asked: What does it symbolize when the dance is majesticly raised as soon as the dance is examined? Binmujia replied: This symbolizes seizing the fighter in time and fighting quickly.

Confucius also asked: What does the kneeling posture of the "Wu" dance symbolize when the right knee touches the ground and the left knee is raised? Binmu Jia replied: The kneeling posture you are talking about is not the kneeling method of the "Wu" dance. Confucius also asked: Some people say that the song of "Wu" music has the meaning of coveting the Shang Dynasty regime, why is this? Bin Mujia replied: This is not the sound of "Wu" music at all. Confucius asked again: If it is not the sound of the music of "Wu", then what is the sound? Bin Mujia replied: I am afraid that this is due to a mistake in the teaching of the music official. If it wasn't for the music official's teaching, it would be that the martial king was confused for a while. Confucius said, "Yes, what I heard from Chang Hong is exactly the same as what you said."

Hearing this, Bin Mujia stood up, left his seat, and asked respectfully: I have already learned why the drums should be beaten for a long time before the start of the "Wu" music performance. And the dancers have to be two big for a while after each dance, what does this symbolize? Confucius said, "Please sit down and listen to me tell you slowly." First of all, we must understand that there is such a thing as music, it is a symbol of what has been done. In terms of the details of "Wu", the dancer holds a shield and stands as steady as a mountain, which symbolizes the majesty of the martial king. The dancers raised their hands and feet, majestic and majestic, which symbolized the determination of the Taigong to win.