The history of China music can be divided into two parts: the ancient part and the modern part. The ancient part can be divided into three periods: First, the pre-Qin period, that is, before 207 BC, was a period of transition from slavery to feudalism in China's history. Musically, it is marked by the emergence of music system and the prosperity of elegant music, which is embodied in the following aspects: (1) various instruments mainly percussion instruments have been produced one after another; A large-scale court band was initially formed; The book of songs and Chu ci came out; Music aesthetics and legal theory were initially established. All these laid a comprehensive foundation for ancient music culture. Second, the Han and Tang Dynasties, that is, from 206 BC to 960 AD. 1 100 years, China culture experienced the development and turning point of the Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty. Musically, it is marked by the frequent communication between Han nationality and foreigners and the prosperity of court Yan music, which is embodied in the following aspects: the vigorous development of folk songs; Poetry is widely circulated; A large number of musical instruments imported from the western regions, northern Germany and Arabia; Instrumental music represented by pipa music is highly developed; Song and dance Daqu in Tang Dynasty is extensive and profound; Many kinds of notation have been produced and widely used; Musicians emerge one after another; Many musical instruments and music spread to Japan, South Korea and other countries. Thirdly, during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, that is, from 960 to 1840, the feudal society in China began to decline, and by the middle of the Ming Dynasty, capitalist economic factors appeared, which played a very important role in the activity of ideology and culture. Musically, marked by the rapid development of Quyi and opera, it is embodied in the following aspects: the popularity of tunes and lyrics; Quyi music has become a popular music form for urbanites; The four major parts of Chinese opera have their own styles; The development and maturity of solo and ensemble forms of various musical instruments; Guqin music collections have come out one after another; The birth of Zhu Zaiyu's law of twelve averages; The further development of music aesthetics has injected new vitality into China ancient music. Only by understanding the history of China music can we understand the development and connotation of China music and bring more fresh elements to China music.