摘要：乐悬是周代礼乐制度的重要组成部分。鉴于楚制与周制的相同与不同之处，加之古代文献中对楚人用乐情况记载的阙如，科学考古出土的钟磬类大型乐器成为奥门金沙9159摸索楚人用乐情况的唯一材料和途径。本文以为数有限的考古材料为基础，从乐悬的三个核心内容，同时结合其他可能的因素对楚乐悬的相关情况进行了碎片式的发掘与探索，为今后全面揭示楚人的用乐规范奠定了一定的基础。
　　关键词：礼乐制度；乐悬；楚音乐文化
　　中图分类号：J609.2     文献标识码：A
　　作者简介：邵晓洁（1976— ），女，文学博士，中国艺术研究院图书馆馆员（北京  100029）。
　　收稿日期：2008-10-22

On Chu Music with Yuexuan

SHAO Xiao-jie

　　Abstract: The term “yuexuan” has two meanings. One means the hanging instruments like bells or qings (Chinese ancient instruments of stone); another refers to the music played by bells or qings. The writer had the opinion that yuexuan is an important part to make the system of Liyue (system of rite, morality and music) in Zhou dynasty. Compared Chu system with Zhou’s, there were some coincide and some not, and there were a few ancient document on Chu music, therefore, the bells archeological unearthed is the only way and materials for us to explore Chu music. Based on the limited archeological materials, the paper explored Chu yuexuan with three nucleuses, and based a foundation to reveal in an all-round way of Chu playing music in the future.
　　Key Words: system of Liyue (system of rite, morality and music), yuexuan (refers to a kind of hanging instruments like bells), Chu music culture