箜篌与宋词演唱 Konghou and Performance of Song Lyrics

Abstract

Konghou is one of ancient plucked string instrument in China. For other stringed instruments (such as harp, vina etc) from other regions were also accepted by Chinese and categorized them as Konghou during Han and Tang dynasties. In Song dynasty, all kinds of Konghou played distinct roles in cabarets. Performances became more fascinating because of diverse appearance and strong adaptabililty of Konghou in different occasions, and Konghou became particular music instrument for performance of Song Lyrics.

Keywords: Konghou, Plucked string instrument, Performance of Song Lyrics