On the Function of National Music in the Development of National Culture

Abstract

The Chinese national music is deeply rooted in national culture as an important part of Chinese traditional national culture and it is an important manifestation pattern of national culture, profoundly reflecting the cultural characteristics and local customs & practices of different areas and nations. In the new era, as a great strength of national culture propagation, the national music will strengthen culture propagation and communication, intermingling with each other, depending on each other as well as helping each other forward. I. NATIONAL MUSIC AND CULTURE OVERVIEW Music, as the treasure of culture, is deeply rooted in the fertile ground of culture, intermingling with each other, depending on each other and helping each other forward. The music and culture are indivisible that culture cannot spread without music while the further development of music is based on culture, even if the national culture and national music are no exception. The national music and national culture play a significant role in the nation's development and the discussion on the relationship between national culture and national music has important value and practical significance as well. This article is allusion to the relationship between national culture and national music; hence, it is important to define the concept connotation of both. With the wheels of history rolling forward and the continuous development of human civilization, the connotation of culture as well as its components is charging, the national culture and music form their own features in the diversify development.