Virtue is the foundation of nature, and music is the flower of virtue. Metal, stone, silk, and bamboo are the …
Virtue is the foundation of nature, and music is the flower of virtue. Metal, stone, silk, and bamboo are the instruments of music. From the harmonious grand compositions of the Han Dynasty to the banquet music of the Tang, string and wind music have flourished for centuries.
Many musicians skilled in these instruments roam the jianghu, playing both court music and village tunes. They express emotions through music and convey sentiments through melody. Should jianghu wanderers meet by chance and play a tune together, they might emulate Boya and Ziqi, becoming kindred spirits.