Application of Ethnomusicology Research Methods in Chinese Music History

This paper takes the history of Chinese music as the research object and the application of ethnomusicology research methods in the history of Chinese music as the research goal. First of all, the research methods of national music and Chinese music history are sorted out and elaborated. Secondly, it focuses on two research methods of ethnomusicology, namely “field work” research method and “diachronic and synchronic” research method in the specific application of Chinese music history, hoping to bring some help to the research of Chinese music history.