Exploring the Origins and Intertwining of Music on the Silk Road

Music on the Silk Road, facilitated by trade, travel, religion, and cultural exchange, blended elements from India, Persia, and China's Central Plains into a unique system characterized by regional and cross-cultural integration. Archaeological artifacts, murals, instruments, and music theories confirm this fusion, which later influenced Tang Dynasty institutional achievements like the Ten Sections of Music. This study highlights how ancient Silk Road music exchanges can inspire modern digital collaboration platforms, cross-cultural education, and innovative economic models to foster civilization mutual understanding and sustainable development.

(Ed.). (2025). Exploring the Origins and Intertwining of Music on the Silk Road. Frontiers in Art Research, 7(5). https://doi.org/10.25236/far.2025.070509