在中國古代文化中,禮是外在的行為規范,它的內容是“序”,也就是維護社會秩序、社會規范?!皹贰笔莾仍诘难蘸透邪l,它的內容是“和”,也就是調和性情,使人的精神保持和諧悅樂的狀態,生動活潑,充滿活力和創造力,進一步達到人際關系和諧以及人與整個大自然的和諧。
In ancient Chinese culture, rituals represent external code of conduct, with its essence being social order, which means maintaining social order and social norm. Music, on the other hand, signifies internal cultivation and expression, with its core being harmony, which means regulating people’s emotions, enabling them to maintain a harmonious and joyful state of mind, and imbuing them with energy and creativity. Thus, they can achieve social harmony, as well as a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature.