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This book provides valuable insights into some of the key issues in Chinese music research, spanning both historical and contemporary contexts. It employs analytical methodologies to explore the forms, sources, and historical materials of traditional Chinese music. By merging contemporary ethnomusicological methods with historical Chinese music theories centered on mathematical concepts, it offers a comprehensive approach. Detailed analyses of music sources and literature reviews of current research make this work indispensable for anyone interested in the scope, methodologies, and current scholarship of traditional Chinese music, firmly rooted in historical inquiry.