Zu Xiaosun (祖孝孫) | 24 Histories

Overview

Zu Xiaosun was an official and Musician.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 618 to AD 626 武德中
Dated from the passage context · New Book of Tang 95, passage 225

Career and standing

Vice Minister of Ceremonies 太常少卿
AD 618 to AD 626 武德中 · Held
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 225

Places and affiliations

Polity Tang 唐 · Relation Served
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 225

Events and relationships

Fixed court music and pitch pipes
AD 618 to AD 626 武德中 · Scholarly · Commissioned editor · With Jin (璡)
Directly stated · New Book of Tang 95, passage 225

References in the histories

New Book of Tang, Chapter 95Volume 95 Biographies 20: Gao Jian and Fifth Generation Descendents: Gao Zhong, Dou Weizhi, Douzhi, Dou Gui, Dou Cong, Dou Kang, Dou Jing, Dou Dan, Dou Zhi, Dou Congsun: Dou Dexuan · 1 passage

Open chapter

武德中，與太常少卿祖孝孫受詔定雅樂，是正鐘律雲。 During Wude he and Vice Minister of Ceremonies Zu Xiaosun were ordered to establish court music and correct the pitch pipes and tonal standards.