Ancient Theater and Music of China

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the problem of ancient Chinese theater and the influence of musical art on the ancient traditions of the country. The methodology of the study is to use historical and biographical methods in the study of this topic. The scientific novelty of the article is to study the feasibility of the problem of the worldview of ancient China, based on the musical traditions and theatrical life of the country. The historical names of the philosophers who influenced the development of the system of music and education, which affected the cultural traditions of the countries of the East, were distinguished. Conclusions. Based on a study of ancient theater and music, the country has identified a distinctive Chinese culture. The problem of studying the worldview system of ancient China as the basis for the emergence of the musical tradition has interested many scholars because it influenced the cultural life of the countries of the East. Philosophical views influenced both theatrical life and the musical art of the country. Thus, China's cultural traditions were based on ancient Chinese philosophies: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Special attention was paid to the issue of education, in particular aesthetics, in China. Music education has played an important role in China's culture. Confucius emphasizes the comprehensive development of man while emphasizing the morality of the individual. Therefore, China's theatrical art is distinguished by cultural unity and originality. Musical load played a big role. The Chinese worldview is based on a vision of nature as a living organism. The first sprouts of musical and theatrical art emerge. XII-XIII centuries marked the birth of Chinese opera. The Chinese theater was in full understanding of the people. The musical side of the classical theater is characterized by an unbroken unity of sound, words, and dance. Circle of images, moods, techniques of acting is characterized by a certain type of melody, rhythm, composition of the orchestra. The topics of the ancient theater and Chinese art are interesting and not fully understood, which necessitates further development in the study of this issue.