Rituals and Music in the Northern Zhou Dynasty

The ritual system in the Northern Zhou Dynasty (including the Western Wei Dynasty) mainly was established in accordance with Rites of Zhou.But it didn't completely imitate it.It not only didn't recover five traditional rites entirely but also had innovative characteristics in the construction of the ritual system.This special ritual system also has the culture of both ethnic groups and Han people.It had reflected the legal status of Yuwen Division, Xianbei Tribe to win their support and enhance its government.On the base of Rites of Zhou, the music system of Northern Zhou also absorbed the music systems of the Northern Wei and Southern States.With the combination of its national music and tradition, it had made an innovation and formed its distinctive characteristics.Therefore, it has a profound influence.