What do symbols in music mean?

In the field of music education, symbol is a very important symbol. In music, it usually represents a rest, indicating that the player wants to stop playing there. Different from other symbols, the symbol "Dan" does not mean duration, but a "blank" in time. In this way, the performer can pause in the music properly, which is conducive to improving the musical expression.

In addition to expressing the rest of the music, this symbol is also widely used in other fields. For example, in ancient Chinese characters, Dan usually means "Gai". Some scholars believe that it is like a lid, used to "cover up" the things below. In addition, the symbol "Xi" is also used in some inscriptions to indicate the passage to the divine world, which is also related to its meaning of "coping".

The application of Xi symbol in Oracle Bone Inscriptions combines mystery with art and injects valuable cultural connotation into Xi symbol. In modern music, symbols are still one of the indispensable symbols. For music learners, understanding the meaning, application and playing skills of the symbol can improve their music literacy and playing level. Whether it is ancient divination or modern music performance, symbols have unique charm and important significance.