Uneven-Line Lyrics for Entertainment Music of the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties (581-960)

Against the backdrop of cultural exchange between China's Central Plains and Western Regions during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties, this book systematically examines the uneven-line lyrics of this significant era.

Wang Xiaodun, alias Kunwu Wang, is a Professor at Wenzhou University, China. His research focuses on Chinese literature, Chinese music, Dunhuang studies, East Asian Sinitic texts, and early art and symbols.

1. Introduction 2. Entertainment Music of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 3. Tunes 4. Big Suites 5. Attached Lyrics 6. Zither Songs 7. Unaccompanied Songs 8. Telling-and-Singing 9. Uneven-Line Lyrics of the Sui Dynasty 10. Conclusion