Nanzhao has a variety of musical instruments to play sacred music, including pipa, Zheng, bagpipes, sheng, harp and bronze drums. There are various forms of performance, including solo and ensemble. Pipa and Zheng are the representative musical instruments in Nanzhao sacred music, with superb playing skills, unique style and high artistic value.
The lyrics of Nanzhao Shengle are written in Chinese characters, which mostly express Nanzhao people's life, feelings and beliefs. The lyrics are full of ethnic customs and local characteristics, such as Meng Sherman and Nanzhao's Rich Music, etc. The lyrics are full of descriptions of the landscape and customs in Nanzhao area.
Nanzhao played an important role in cultural exchanges in the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty sent envoys to Nanzhao to present gifts to the Nanzhao king, including pipa, Zheng and other musical instruments, as well as music scores and musicians. These instruments and musicians have been widely used and passed down in Nanzhao sacred music, which has played a positive role in promoting the development and dissemination of Nanzhao sacred music.
The influence of Nanzhao divine music;
1. Cultural exchange: Nanzhao divine music was widely spread in the Tang Dynasty and became an important carrier of cultural exchange between the Central Plains and Nanzhao. This form of music not only enhances the understanding between the two places, but also has a far-reaching impact on the music culture of both sides.
2. Music innovation: Nanzhao Shengfeng music is a kind of music with unique style, which combines the musical elements of the Central Plains, the Western Regions and Nanzhao, providing new ideas and inspiration for music creation at that time. This innovative music form has had an important impact on the development of music in later generations.
3. Art education: The appearance and development of Nanzhao Divine Music had a positive impact on art education in the Tang Dynasty. This form of music not only enriched the content of music education at that time, but also provided new educational methods and ideas for later people.
4. Political propaganda: The sacred music of Nanzhao also played an important role in political propaganda. Nanzhaoguo expressed his political stance and loyalty to the Tang Dynasty through this form of music, thus winning the trust and support of the Tang Dynasty. This kind of propaganda has played a positive role in promoting Nanzhao's political stability and economic development.