{"product_id":"echoes-of-antiquity-emily-carter-9798272021786","title":"Echoes of Antiquity: A Guide to Ancient Chinese Music: A Journey Through History, Instruments, and Cultural Significance","description":"Embark on a captivating journey through the world of ancient Chinese music with 'Echoes of Antiquity.' This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets of a musical heritage deeply intertwined with cosmology, philosophy, and ritual. Discover the cultural and symbolic value of instruments like the guqin and pipa, and explore the influence of Confucian ritual music on social harmony. Uncover the golden age of musical exchange during the Tang Dynasty and trace the evolution of musical styles from court to commoner. Learn about modern approaches to ancient music research and witness the enduring legacy of ancient Chinese music in the modern world. Whether you're a world music student or simply curious about this fascinating subject, 'Echoes of Antiquity' offers a rich and rewarding exploration of a timeless art form. Delve into the pentatonic scales, Daoist ceremonial sounds, and court music traditions that shaped this unique musical landscape. Prepare to be transported by the harmonies of the past and inspired by the possibilities of the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272021786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d","brand":"Emily Carter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014292582655,"sku":"9798272021786","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_faaf6654-663b-4083-875a-652a8c22aeb9.jpg?v=1767747882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/echoes-of-antiquity-emily-carter-9798272021786","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}