Zhu Qiuhua, associate professor of the Music Department of Peking University Art Institute, graduated from the Music Department of the Central Conservatory of Music, and studied for a bachelor's degree, a master's degree and a doctor's degree. He has published many academic papers, written many monographs and translated many books in professional journals at home and abroad.

Introduction to the history of western music

Music is one of human cultures, which existed long before the appearance of human language. All natural science, humanities and social science workers, all political, military education and literary and art experts, if they don't know music, their knowledge can't be considered complete. If they know music, loving music can play a positive role in their major and make their lives richer and more meaningful.

Generally speaking, the history of western music development should include Asia, Africa and Latin America, but so far, the so-called music history is mainly in Europe and rarely involved in other regions. It should be admitted that modern science and culture began to develop in Europe. In music, works from Bach to Debussy still occupy a very important position in world concerts. Therefore, if people want to understand the common sense of music culture, they should first start from this aspect.

China's national music culture has a long history and is the richest national music treasure house in the world. However, to develop it, we must rely on modern scientific knowledge, at least understand the development history of modern European music culture, so as to develop our own national music culture more effectively.