On the role of the Sanqu in the formation of the Zaju of the Yuan Dynasty

The Cycle of Songs took its form before the Zaju of the Yuan Dynasty came into being and exerted an important effect on its formation.It helped fix the form of the Qu of the Zaju and provided primary tunes and names for the Zaju,which laid the foundation for the artistic feature of original beauty.The Sanqu was heavily involved in the formation of the Zaju,including type and style.