Abstract：Liu Shipei believes that there has already been “Luo education” during the sovereign of Shun， according to some literature from ancient times， and he understands the connotation of this “Luo education” as teaching through music (including dance). The findings of archeology have proven the existence of musical instruments and dance back in the neolithic age. However， the “Luo” (“乐” in Chinese， which is the same character as “music”) in oracle-bone and bronze inscriptions refer to the names of places， rather than music. It was not until King Wen of Zhou that “乐” represents the inner joy， which was related but not exclusive to music. The definite idea， complete system and effective management of “Luo education” started from the system of rites and music established by King Wen of Zhou. Although the earlier music and dance had certain impact on Zhou’s “musical education，” the cultures they represented were different in nature. The earlier music and dance served the transcendental culture of witchcraft， while the music of Zhou aimed at the secular culture of ruling the people. The cultural spirit of the former can be found in any prehistory nations， but that of the latter only shines in the history of Chinese nation. If we regard rules of “rites” as “the reason why the Zhou ruled the whole nation， and its purpose was to encompass the nation into a unified moral framework and unite the king， princes， scholars， and common people to form one moral community，” then the rules of “music” was the cultural mechanism to coordinate the states， harmonize the nobles and the commoners， and moderate emotions. Its purpose was to allow Zhou people， the “moral community，” to enjoy a harmonious life and artistic experience under the patriarchal and feudal system， and cultivate a happy spirit to maintain the long-term peace and stability of the world. Therefore， “Luo education” was an important connotation and institutional guarantee of the ritual and music culture， and has cultivated the spiritual dimension and national character of the Chinese nation. Therefore， it is worthy of special cherishment and efforts to promote， so as to accelerate the great rejuvenation of Chinese civilization.
2022, Vol. 61 
