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志第十樂二
Treatise Ten: Music II
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蔡邕論敘漢樂曰：一曰郊廟神靈，二曰天子享宴，三曰大射辟雍，四曰短簫鐃歌。
In his discussion of Han music, Cai Yong classified it into four types: music for suburban and temple spirits, music for imperial feasts, music for the great archery ceremony at the Bright Hall, and short-pipe and beat-gong songs.
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晉郊祀歌五篇傅玄造
Five Songs for Jin Suburban Sacrifices, by Fu Xuan
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天命有晉，穆穆明明。 我其夙夜，祗事上靈。 常于時假，迄用有成。 於薦玄牡，進夕其牲。 崇德作樂，神祗是聽。
Heaven has given its mandate to Jin—solemn, august, and bright. Day and night we devote ourselves, reverently serving the spirits on high. We perform the rites in their proper seasons, until all is brought to completion. We offer the dark bull of sacrifice and present the evening victims. We honor virtue in our music, and the gods attend.
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右祠天地五郊夕牲歌一篇。
[Above:] One song for presenting the evening sacrifice at the five suburban altars to Heaven and Earth.
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宣文烝哉，曰靖四方。 永言保之，夙夜匪康。 光天之命，上帝是皇。 嘉樂殷薦，靈祚景祥。 神祗隆假，享福無疆。
Our culture spreads far and wide, bringing peace to every quarter of the realm. We ever pledge to uphold it, toiling day and night without ease. We glorify Heaven's mandate and revere the Supreme Lord. With splendid music we make our offerings, and the spirits' blessing shines bright. The gods descend in grace, and blessings without end are ours.
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右祠天地五郊迎送神歌一篇。
[Above:] One song for welcoming and escorting the spirits at the five suburban altars to Heaven and Earth.
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天祚有晉，其命惟新。 受終于魏，奄有兆民。 燕及皇天，懷柔百神。 不顯遺烈，之德之純。 享其玄牡，式用肇禋。 神祇來格，福祿是臻。
Heaven's favor rests on Jin, whose mandate is ever renewed. Receiving the mandate from Wei, we hold sway over all the people. We feast and reach to August Heaven, cherishing and soothing the hundred spirits. The illustrious legacy of our forebears—how pure their virtue. We offer the dark bull and thus inaugurate the suburban rite. The spirits come to attend, and blessings and prosperity arrive.
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時邁其猶，昊天子之。 祐享有晉，兆民戴之。 畏天之威，敬授民時。 不顯不承，於猶繹思。 皇極斯建，庶績咸熙。 庶幾夙夜，惟晉之祺。
The seasons march onward; August Heaven is our sovereign. Blessed with Jin, the myriad people uphold it. We fear Heaven's majesty and reverently teach the people the seasons. Though we cannot match their glory, still we ponder their legacy with care. The supreme pole is established, and every achievement flourishes. Day and night we strive—such is Jin's blessing.
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宣文惟后，克配彼天。 撫寧四海，保有康年。 於乎緝熙，肆用靖民。 爰立曲制，爰修禮紀。 作民之極，莫匪資始。 克昌厥後，永言保之。
Our sovereign of propagating culture is fit to match Heaven on high. He pacifies the four seas and preserves the years of peace. Ah, how bright his radiance—by it he brings peace to the people. He established musical regulations and restored ritual statutes. He set the standard for the people; all things begin from this. May his descendants flourish; forever we pledge to uphold it.
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右饗天地五郊歌三篇。
[Above:] Three songs for the feast-sacrifice to Heaven and Earth at the five suburban altars.
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前所作天地郊明堂歌五篇傅玄造
Five Songs for Suburban Sacrifice to Heaven and Earth and the Bright Hall, by Fu Xuan
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皇矣有晉，時邁其德。 受終于天，光濟萬國。 萬國既光，神定厥祥。 虔于郊祀，祗事上皇。 祗事上皇，百祿是臻。 巍巍祖考，克配彼天。 嘉牲匪歆，德馨惟饗。 受天之祚，神和四暢。
Sublime is Jin, whose virtue advances with the seasons. Receiving the mandate from Heaven, its radiance succors every state. When every state is illumined, the spirits confirm their blessing. Reverent at the suburban rite, we devoutly serve the Supreme Lord. Devoutly serving the Supreme Lord, the hundred blessings arrive. Lofty are our forebears, fit to match Heaven on high. Fine victims do not delight them—only the fragrance of virtue is feasted. Receiving Heaven's blessing, the spirits harmonize and the four quarters flourish.
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右天地郊明堂夕牲歌。
[Above:] Song for presenting the evening sacrifice at the suburban altars to Heaven and Earth and the Bright Hall.
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於赫大晉，膺天景祥。 二帝邁德，宣茲重光。 我皇受命，奄有萬方。 郊祀配享，禮樂孔章。 神祇嘉饗，祖考是皇。 克昌厥後，保祚無疆。
Sublime is great Jin, which receives Heaven's glorious blessing. The two emperors advanced in virtue and spread this redoubled radiance. Our emperor received the mandate and holds sway over every region. At the suburban sacrifice we offer paired feasts; ritual and music are fully displayed. The spirits delight in the feast, and our ancestors we revere. May his descendants flourish; may the blessing be preserved without end.
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右天地郊明堂降神歌。
[Above:] Song for the descent of the spirits at the suburban altars to Heaven and Earth and the Bright Hall.
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整泰壇，祀皇神。 精氣感，百靈賓。 薀朱火，燎芳薪。 紫煙游，冠青雲。 神之體，靡象形。 曠無方，幽以清。 神之來，光景照。 聽無聞，視無兆。 神之至，舉歆歆。 靈爽恊，動余心。 神之坐，同歡娛。 澤雲翔，化風舒。 嘉樂奏，文中聲。 八音諧，神是聽。 咸潔齊，並芬芳。 烹牲牷，享玉觴。 神說饗，歆禋祀。 祐大晉，降繁祉。 胙京邑，行四海。 保天年，窮地紀。
We prepare the great altar and sacrifice to the august spirits. Essence and breath are stirred, and the hundred spirits gather as guests. We bank the vermilion fire and blaze fragrant kindling. Purple smoke drifts upward, crowning the azure clouds. The substance of the spirits has no likeness or form. Vast and boundless, dark yet pure. When the spirits come, light and radiance shine forth. Nothing is heard though we listen; no sign appears though we look. When the spirits arrive, all rejoice with gladness. The spirits' presence harmonizes and moves our hearts. When the spirits are seated, all share in joy and delight. Moistening clouds soar aloft; the transforming wind spreads abroad. Fine music is played, its cultured tones resounding. The eight sounds harmonize, and the spirits listen. All offerings are purified and arrayed, together fragrant. We cook the sacrificial beasts and offer jade goblets. The spirits are pleased and feast, delighting in the suburban sacrifice. They bless great Jin and send down abundant blessings. The sacrificial flesh reaches the capital and extends through the four seas. We preserve Heaven's years to the end of the earth's chronicle.
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右天郊饗神歌。
[Above:] Song for feasting the spirits at the suburban altar to Heaven.
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整泰行，竢皇祗。 眾神感，羣靈儀。 陰祀設，吉禮施。 夜將極，時未移。 祗之體，無形象。 潛泰幽，洞忽荒。 祗之出，薆若有。 靈無遠，天下母。 祗之來，遺光景。 照若存，終冥冥。 祗之至，舉欣欣。 舞象德，歌成文。 祗之坐，同歡豫。 澤雨施，化雲布。 樂八變，聲教敷。 物咸享，祗是娛。 齋既潔，侍者肅。 玉觴進，咸穆穆。 饗嘉慶，歆德馨。 胙有晉，暨羣生。 溢九壤，格天庭。 保萬壽，延億齡。
We arrange the great procession and await the august spirits. The multitude of spirits are stirred, and the host of numina take their places. The yin sacrifice is set forth and auspicious rites are performed. Night is nearing its depth, yet the hour has not yet shifted. The substance of the spirits has no likeness or form. Hidden in the great dark, penetrating the sudden void. When the spirits emerge, dimly as if present. The spirits are never far—they are mother to all under Heaven. When the spirits come, they leave behind light and radiance. Shining as if present, yet in the end dark and obscure. When the spirits arrive, all rejoice with gladness. We dance the image of virtue and sing the completed pattern. When the spirits are seated, all share in joy and ease. Moistening rain is bestowed and transforming clouds spread abroad. Music undergoes eight transformations, and sound and teaching spread abroad. All things equally feast, and the spirits are thus delighted. The fast having been purified, the attendants stand solemn. Jade goblets are presented; all stand solemn and grave. We feast in fine celebration, delighting in virtue's fragrance. The sacrificial flesh reaches Jin and extends to all living beings. It overflows the nine regions and reaches the celestial court. We preserve ten thousand years and extend a hundred million ages.
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右地郊饗神歌。
[Above:] Song for feasting the spirits at the suburban altar to Earth.
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經始明堂，享祀匪懈。 於皇烈考，光配上帝。 赫赫上帝，既高既崇。 聖考是配，明德顯融。 率土敬職，萬方來祭。 常于時假，保胙永世。
We founded the Bright Hall and never slackened in our feasts and sacrifices. Ah, our illustrious forefather, whose glory matches the Supreme Lord. Sublime is the Supreme Lord, lofty and exalted. Our sage forefather is matched to Him; bright virtue shines and blends. Throughout the land all reverently perform their duties, and the myriad regions come to sacrifice. We perform the rites in their proper seasons and preserve the sacrificial blessing for all time.
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右明堂饗神歌。
Above: Song for feasting the spirits at the Bright Hall.
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宋南郊雅樂登歌三篇顏延之造
Three Ascending Songs for Song Southern Suburban Elegant Music, by Yan Yanzhi
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夤威寶命，嚴恭帝祖。 表海炳岱，系唐胄楚。 靈鑑濬文，民屬叡武。 奄受敷錫，宅中拓宇。 亘地稱皇，罄天作主。 月竁來賓，日際奉土。 開元首正，禮交樂舉。 六曲聯事，九官列序。 有牷在滌，有潔在俎。 以{薦豕}王衷，以荅神祜。
We revere the august mandate and honor the imperial ancestors with solemn reverence. Our glory spans the sea and blazes on Mount Tai; our line descends from Tang and Chu. The spirits discern our deep culture; the people rally to our sagely martial virtue. We receive the broad bestowal of Heaven, dwelling at the center and expanding our domain. We span the earth as emperor and exhaust Heaven as its sovereign. From the farthest corners they come as guests; from the sun's verge they present their tribute. In the founding year, at the first month, ritual is exchanged and music is raised. Six melodies link the affairs; nine officers array in order. Pure victims stand in the washing pen; cleansed offerings rest on the stands. With the offered pig we express the king's innermost heart and answer the spirits' blessing.
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右天地郊夕牲歌。
Above: Song for presenting the evening sacrifice at the suburban altars to Heaven and Earth.
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維聖饗帝，維孝饗親。 皇乎備矣，有事上春。 禮行宗祀，敬達郊禋。 金枝中樹，廣樂四陳。 陟配在京，降德在民。 奔精照夜，高燎煬晨。 陰明浮爍，沈禜深淪。 告成大報，受釐元神。 月御按節，星驅扶輪。 遙興遠駕，燿燿振振。
Only the sage feasts the Lord; only the filial feasts his kin. Sublime! All is prepared for the spring rites on high. Ritual proceeds at the ancestral sacrifice; reverence reaches the suburban offering. Golden branches are planted at the center; broad music is arrayed on four sides. Ascending, we are matched in the capital; descending, virtue rests upon the people. Rushing essence illumines the night; high blazing fires light the dawn. Yin brightness floats and glitters; submerged offerings sink into the deep. We announce the great completion and great return; we receive blessing from the primal spirit. The moon's charioteer holds to the measure; star drivers support the wheel. From afar they rise and drive; blazing bright, vigorous and strong.
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右天地郊迎送神歌。
Above: Song for welcoming and escorting the spirits at the suburban altars to Heaven and Earth.
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營泰畤，定天衷。 思心叡，謀筮從。 建表蕝，設郊宮。 田燭置，爟火通。 歷元旬，律首吉。 飾紫壇，坎列室。 中星兆，六宗秩。 乾宇晏，地區謐。 大孝昭，祭禮供。 牲日展，盛自躬。 具陳器，備禮容。 形舞綴，被歌鐘。 望帝閽，聳神蹕。 靈之來，辰光溢。 潔粢酌，娛太一。 明煇夜，華晢日。 稞既始，獻又終。 煙薌鬯，報清穹。 饗宋德，胙王功。 休命永，福履充。
We lay out the great altar and fix Heaven's innermost purpose. Our thoughts are sagely; divination and planning accord. We erect the marker and reed-mat and establish the suburban palace. Field candles are set; torch fires connect in a chain. Passing through the year's first ten-day period, the pitch-pipe's head is auspicious. We adorn the purple altar; in the pit we array the chambers. The central stars give their sign; the six ancestors are ranked in order. Heaven's realm is tranquil; the earth's regions are still. Great filial piety shines forth; sacrificial ritual is offered. On the victim day we display them; the abundance comes from our own person. Vessels are fully arrayed; ritual bearing is prepared. Form-dances are linked; covered by song and bells. We gaze toward the Lord's gate; the spirits' procession rises high. When the spirits come, the morning light overflows. Pure grain is poured; we delight the Great Unity. Bright radiance in the night; splendid clarity in the day. The unhusked grain having begun, the offering again concludes. Smoke and fragrant libation rise; we report to the clear vault. We feast Song's virtue; the sacrificial flesh rewards the king's merit. The mandate of rest is eternal; blessings and good fortune are full.
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右天地饗神歌。
Above: Song for feasting the spirits at Heaven and Earth.
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宋明堂歌謝莊造
Song Bright Hall Songs, by Xie Zhuang
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地紐謐，乾樞回。 華蓋動，紫微開。 旌蔽日，車若雲。 駕六氣，乘絪縕。 曄帝京，煇天邑。 聖祖降，五靈集。 構瑤戺，聳珠簾。 漢拂幌，月棲檐。 舞綴畼，鐘石融。 駐飛景，鬱行風。 懋粢盛，潔牲牷。 百禮肅，群司虔。 皇德遠，大孝昌。 貫九幽，洞三光。 神之安，解玉鑾。 景福至，萬宇歡。
Earth's pivot is tranquil; Heaven's hub turns. The canopy of stars moves; Purple Subtlety opens. Banners blot out the sun; chariots crowd like clouds. We drive the six breaths and mount the swirling mist. The imperial capital blazes bright; the celestial city gleams. The sage ancestor descends; the five numina gather. We construct jade steps; pearl curtains rise high. The Milky Way brushes the curtains; the moon perches on the eaves. Dance sequences are arranged; bells and stones blend in harmony. Flying radiance halts; dense winds of procession arise. We strive in grain offerings; we purify sacrificial beasts. The hundred rites are solemn; the host of officers are reverent. Imperial virtue reaches far; great filial piety flourishes. Piercing the nine dark regions; penetrating the three luminaries. When the spirits are at rest, the jade chariot-bells are unfastened. Bright blessings arrive; the myriad realms rejoice.
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右迎神歌詩 〈依漢郊祀迎神，三言，四句一轉韻。〉
Above: Hymn for welcoming the spirits 〈Modeled on the Han suburban sacrifice song for welcoming spirits: three-character lines, rhyme changing every four lines.〉
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雍台辨朔，澤宮練辰。 潔火夕照，明水朝陳。 六瑚賁室，八羽華庭。 昭事先聖，懷濡上靈。 《肆夏》戒敬，升歌發德。 永固鴻基，以綏萬國。
At Yong Terrace we distinguish the new moon; at Marsh Palace we select the auspicious day. Purified fire illumines the evening; bright water is displayed at dawn. Six hu vessels adorn the chamber; eight feathered dancers grace the court. We honor the former sages and cherish the spirits on high. Si Xia warns of reverence; the ascending song releases virtue. Forever firm the great foundation; thereby we pacify the myriad states.
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右登歌詞。 舊四言。
Above: Ascending song text Formerly in four-character lines.
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維天為大，維聖祖是則。 辰居萬㝢，綴旒下國。 內靈八輔，外光四瀛。 蒿宮仰蓋，日館希旌。 復殿留景，重檐結風。 刮楹接緯，達嚮承虹。 設業設虛，在王庭。 肇禋祀，克配乎靈。 我將我享，維孟之春。 以孝以敬，以立我烝民。
Only Heaven is great; only the sage ancestor is our model. The celestial dwelling spans the myriad realms; suspended tassels reach the states below. Within, the eight assistants of the spirits; without, radiance on the four seas. The artemisia palace looks up to the canopy; the sun lodge rarely displays its banner. Double halls retain the light; layered eaves gather the wind. Planed pillars join the weft; reaching far, they bear the rainbow. We set up the stands and spaces in the royal court. We begin the suburban sacrifice, able to match the spirits. I will offer, I will feast—in the first month of spring. With filial piety and reverence, thereby we establish our multitude of people.
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右歌太祖文皇帝詞。 依《周頌》體。
Above: Hymn to Emperor Wen, the Grand Ancestor Modeled on the style of the Zhou Odes of Praise.
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參映夕，駟照晨。 靈乘震，司青春。 鴈將向，桐始蕤。 柔風舞，暄光遲。 萌動達，萬品新。 潤無際，澤無垠。
Shen shines in the evening; Si illumines the morning. The spirit mounts Zhen and governs the green spring. Wild geese are about to depart; the paulownia first puts forth its buds. Gentle winds dance; warm light comes late. Sprouts stir and reach forth; the myriad kinds are renewed. Moisture without bound; blessing without limit.
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右歌青帝詞。 三言依木數。
Above: Hymn to the Green Lord Three-character lines following the wood number.
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龍精初見大火中。 朱光北至圭景同。 帝位在離寔司衡。 水雨方降木槿榮。 庶物盛長咸殷阜。 恩覃四冥被九有。
The dragon essence first appears in the midst of Great Fire. Vermilion light reaches north; the jade measure's shadow is equal. The Lord's position is in Li; He truly governs the balance. Rain waters are about to fall; the hibiscus flourishes. The myriad things flourish and grow; all are abundant and rich. Grace extends to the four dark regions and covers the nine domains.
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右歌赤帝辭。 七言依火數。
Above: Hymn to the Red Lord Seven-character lines following the fire number.
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履建宅中㝢，司繩御四方。 裁化遍寒燠，布政周炎涼。 景麗條可結，霜明氷可折。 凱風扇朱辰，白雲流素節。 分至乘結晷，啟閉集恒度。 帝運緝萬有，皇靈澄國步。
Treading Establishment, dwelling at the center of the realm; governing the cord, ruling the four quarters. Regulating transformation through cold and warmth; spreading governance through the cycle of heat and cool. When the light is beautiful, branches can be tied; when frost is clear, ice can be broken. The joyous wind fans the vermilion season; white clouds flow through the white season. At equinox and solstice we mount the knotted gnomon; at opening and closing we gather the constant measures. The imperial fortune gathers the myriad beings; the royal spirit clarifies the state's pace.
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右歌黃帝辭。 五言依土數。
Above: Hymn to the Yellow Lord Five-character lines following the earth number.
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百川如鏡天地爽且明。 雲沖氣舉德盛在素精。 木葉初下洞庭始揚波。 夜光徹地，飜霜照懸河。 庶類收成，歲功行欲寧。 浹地奉渥，罄宇承秋靈。
The hundred streams are like mirrors; Heaven and Earth are clear and bright. Clouds surge and breath rises; virtue flourishes in white essence. Tree leaves first fall; Dongting Lake first raises its waves. Night light penetrates the earth; turning frost illumines the Milky Way. The myriad kinds harvest their yield; the year's work approaches completion and rest. Moistening the earth with rich blessing; the whole realm receives the autumn spirit.
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右歌白帝辭。 九言依金數。
Above: Hymn to the White Lord Nine-character lines following the metal number.
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歲月既晏方馳。 靈乘坎德司規。 玄靈合晦鳥路。 白雲繁亘天涯。 雷在地時未光。 飭國典閉關梁。 四節遍萬物殿。 福九域祚八鄉。 晨晷促夕漏延。 大陰極微陽宣。 鵲將巢氷已解。 氣濡水風動泉。
The year and months having grown late, the chariot is about to speed. The spirit mounts Kan; its virtue governs the compass. The dark spirit joins in obscurity along the bird's path. White clouds densely span the horizon. Thunder is in the earth; the season is not yet bright. We order the state's statutes and close the passes and bridges. The four seasons pervade; the myriad things withdraw. Blessing to the nine domains; fortune to the eight directions. Morning shadows are brief; evening clepsydra drips are long. Great yin reaches its extreme; slight yang is proclaimed. Magpies are about to nest; ice has already melted. Breath moistens the waters; wind stirs the springs.
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右歌黑帝辭。 六言依水數。
Above: Hymn to the Black Lord Six-character lines following the water number.
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蘊禮容，餘樂度。 靈方留，景欲暮。 開九重，肅五達。 鳳參差，龍已沫。 雲既動，河既梁。 萬里照，四空香。 神之車，歸清都。 旋庭寂，玉殿虛。 睿化凝，孝風熾。 顧靈心，結皇思。
Gathering ritual bearing; remaining music passes through. The spirits are about to remain; the light is about to set. Opening the ninefold gates; solemn at the five thoroughfares. Phoenixes unevenly arrayed; dragons already at rest. Clouds having moved; the river already bridged. Ten thousand li illumined; the four voids fragrant. The spirits' chariot returns to the Pure Capital. The turning court is silent; the jade hall is empty. Sagely transformation congeals; filial winds blaze. Turning to the spirits' hearts; binding the imperial thought.
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右送神歌辭。 〈漢郊祀送神，亦三言。〉
Above: Hymn for escorting the spirits 〈Han suburban sacrifice song for escorting spirits, also in three-character lines.〉
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右天郊饗神歌。
Above: Song for feasting the spirits at the suburban altar to Heaven.
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魏《俞兒舞歌》四篇 〈魏國初建所用，後於太祖廟並作之。〉 王粲造
Wei Yu'er Dance Songs, four pieces 〈Used when Wei was first established; later performed together at the Grand Ancestor's temple.〉 Composed by Wang Can
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漢初建國家，匡九州。 蠻荊震服，五刃三革休。 安不忘備武樂脩。 宴我賓師，敬用御天，永樂無憂。 子孫受百福，常與松喬遊。 蒸庶德，莫不咸歡柔。
When Han first established the state, it rectified the nine provinces. The southern barbarians were awed into submission; weapons and armor were laid aside. In peace we do not forget preparedness; martial music is cultivated. We feast our guests and officers; reverently we employ them to govern Heaven; eternal joy without care. Descendants receive the hundred blessings; they constantly roam with the immortals Song and Qiao. The common people's virtue—none fail to rejoice in gentleness.
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右《矛俞新福歌》。
Above: Spear Yu New Blessing Song
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材官選士，劍弩錯陳。 應桴蹈節，俯仰若神。 綏我武烈，篤我淳仁。 自西自東，莫不來賓。
Material officers select warriors; swords and crossbows are arrayed in alternation. Responding to the beat, treading the measure; bowing and rising like spirits. Pacify our martial glory; deepen our pure benevolence. From west and from east, none fail to come as guests.
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右《弩俞新福歌》。
Above: Crossbow Yu New Blessing Song
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我功既定，庶士咸綏。 樂陳我廣庭，式燕賓與師。 昭文德，宣武威。 平九有，撫民黎。 荷天寵，延壽尸。 千載莫我違。
Our merit having been settled, the multitude of officers are all pacified. Music is arrayed in our broad court; we feast guests and officers. We make manifest civil virtue; we proclaim martial power. We pacify the nine domains; we comfort the common people. We bear Heaven's favor; we extend long life. For a thousand ages none will oppose us.
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右《安臺新福歌》曲。
Above: Peaceful Platform New Blessing Song melody
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神武用師士素厲。 仁恩廣覆，猛節橫逝。 自古立功，莫我弘大。 桓桓征四國，爰及海裔。 漢國保長慶，垂祚延萬世。
Divinely martial in employing troops; officers are by nature stern. Benevolence and grace broadly cover; fierce discipline sweeps across. Since antiquity in establishing merit, none has been as grand as ours. Majestic and strong, we campaign against the four states, reaching to the sea's edge. The Han state preserves long celebration; its blessing extends for ten thousand generations.
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右《行辭新福歌》曲。
Above: Marching Words New Blessing Song melody
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晉《宣武舞歌》四篇傅玄造
Jin Proclaiming Martial Dance Songs, four pieces, by Fu Xuan
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《惟聖皇篇》《矛俞》第一
Only the Sage Emperor Chapter; Spear Yu, first
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惟聖皇德，巍巍光四海。 禮樂猶形影，文武為表裏，乃作《巴俞》。 肆舞士，劒弩齊列，戈矛為之始。 進退疾鷹鷂，龍戰而豹起。 如亂不可亂，動作順其理，離合有統紀。
Only the sage emperor's virtue, lofty and bright, illumines the four seas. Ritual and music are like form and shadow; civil and martial are inner and outer; thus the Ba Yu was made. The dancers perform; swords and crossbows are arrayed together; spears and halberds begin it. Advancing and retreating swift as hawk and harrier; dragon battle and leopard rising. Like chaos yet not chaotic; movements follow their principle; parting and joining have order and rule.
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《短兵篇》《劒俞》第二
Short Weapons Chapter; Sword Yu, second
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劒為短兵，其勢險危。 疾踰飛電，迴旋應規。 武節齊聲，或合或離。 電發星騖，若景若差。 兵法攸象，軍容是儀。
The sword is a short weapon; its momentum is perilous and dangerous. Swift beyond flying lightning; turning and wheeling according to rule. Martial measure in unified sound; now joining, now parting. Lightning bursts, stars gallop; like light, like shadow. Military law is thereby imaged; army bearing is thereby patterned.
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《軍鎮篇》《弩俞》第三
Army Anchor Chapter; Crossbow Yu, third
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弩為遠兵軍之鎮，其發有機。 體難動徃必速，重而不遲。 銳精分鏄，射遠中微。 《弩俞》之樂，壹何奇！ 變多姿，退若激，進若飛。 五聲恊，八音諧。 宣武象，讃天威。
The crossbow is a distant weapon, the army's anchor; its release has mechanism. Its body is hard to move yet when going it must be swift; heavy yet not slow. Sharp essence divides the shafts; shooting far, hitting the minute. The music of Crossbow Yu—how singularly marvelous! Transformations many in posture; retreating like a torrent, advancing like flight. The five sounds harmonize; the eight tones accord. Proclaiming martial image; praising Heaven's majesty.
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《窮武篇》《安臺行亂》第四
Exhausting Martial Chapter; Peaceful Platform Marching Disorder, fourth
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窮武者喪，何但敗北。 柔弱亡戰，國家亦廢。 秦始徐偃，既已作戒前世。 先王鑒其機，脩文整武藝。 文武足相濟，然後得光大。 亂曰：高則亢，滿則盈。 亢必危，盈必傾。 去危傾，守以平。 沖則久，濁能清。 混文武，順天經。
Those who exhaust martial prowess perish—how much more mere defeat. Softness and weakness abolish warfare; the state is also ruined. Qin Shihuang and Xu of Yan—already they made warnings for former ages. Former kings discerned their mechanism; they cultivated culture and ordered martial arts. Civil and martial fully complement each other; only then can glory be enlarged. Envoi: High then overreaching; full then overflowing. What rises too high courts danger; what fills too full must topple. Cast off danger and collapse; hold to the level mean. Through emptiness comes endurance; from turbidity comes clarity. Mingling civil and martial arts, following Heaven's enduring way.
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晉《宣文舞歌》二篇傅玄造
Two Jin "Xuan-Wen Dance Songs," composed by Fu Xuan.
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《羽籥舞歌》
The "Feather Flute Dance Song."
70
羲皇之初，天地開元。 網罟禽獸，群黎以安。 神農教耕，創業誠難。 民得粒食，澹然無所患。 黃帝始征伐，萬品造其端。 軍駕無常居，是曰軒轅。 軒轅既勤止，堯舜匪荒寧。 夏禹治水，湯武又用兵。 孰能保安逸，坐致太平？ 聖皇邁乾乾，天下興頌聲，穆穆且明明。 惟聖皇，道化彰。 澂四海，清三光。 萬機理，庶事康。 潛龍升，儀鳳翔。 風雨時，物繁昌。 却走馬，降瑞祥。 揚仄陋，簡忠良。 百祿是荷，眉壽無疆。
In the days of the August Sovereign, Heaven and Earth first opened the primal age. With nets and snares for birds and beasts, the common people lived secure. Shennong taught the plow; to found the realm was truly arduous. The people had grain to eat and lived at ease, free of every care. The Yellow Emperor first took up arms; the myriad beings trace their origins to him. His war chariots had no fixed abode—hence the name Xuanyuan. When Xuanyuan rested from toil, even Yao and Shun knew no careless ease. Yu of Xia tamed the floods; Tang and Wu again took up the sword. Who could guard peace and leisure and, sitting still, bring the age to Great Peace? The sage emperor strode ever forward; praise rose throughout the realm, solemn and radiant. Only the sage emperor—his transforming Way shines forth. He clarifies the four seas and purifies sun, moon, and stars. Ten thousand matters are governed; the people's business thrives. The hidden dragon rises; the ritual phoenix takes flight. Wind and rain arrive in season; all creatures flourish. War horses are sent away; auspicious signs descend. He elevates the humble and obscure and chooses the loyal and good. He bears every blessing; long life without end.
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《羽鐸舞歌》
The "Feather Bell Dance Song."
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昔在渾成時，兩儀尚未分。 陽升垂清景，陰降興浮雲。 中和含氛氳，萬物各異羣。 人倫得其序，眾生樂聖君。 三統繼五行，然後有質文。 皇王殊運代，治亂亦繽紛。 伊大晉，德兼徃古。 越犧農，邈舜禹。 參天地，陵三五。 禮唐周，樂《韶武》。 豈惟《簫韶》，六代具舉。 澤霑地境，化充天㝢。 聖明臨朝，元凱作輔，普天同樂胥。 浩浩元氣，遐哉大清。 五行流邁，日月代征。 隨時變化，庶物乃成。 聖皇繼天，光濟羣生。 化之以道，萬國咸寧。 受茲介福，延于億齡。
Long ago, in the age of undivided wholeness, yin and yang had not yet parted. Yang ascended and shed clear light; yin descended and raised drifting clouds. Perfect balance held the misty breath; the myriad beings each took their own kind. Human bonds found their proper order; all living things rejoiced in the sage ruler. The three dynastic cycles succeeded the five phases; only then came form and ornament. Sovereigns rose and fell in changing ages; rule and ruin alike were manifold. Behold great Jin—its virtue matches the ancients. It surpasses Fuxi and Shennong and stands far above Shun and Yu. It ranks with Heaven and Earth and towers above the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Its rites follow Tang and Zhou; its music is that of "Shao" and "Wu." Not only the "Xiao Shao"—music of all six ages is performed. Its grace drenches the land; its transforming power fills Heaven's vault. The sage emperor holds court; great ministers assist him; all under Heaven rejoice as one. The primal breath rolls on in boundless waves—how vast the great purity! The five phases advance; sun and moon take turns in their courses. All things change with the seasons and thereby come into being. The sage emperor succeeds Heaven; his radiance succors every creature. He transforms the realm through the Way; ten thousand kingdoms are at peace. Receiving this great blessing, it endures for a hundred million years.
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晉宗廟歌十一篇傅玄造
Eleven Jin Ancestral Temple Songs, composed by Fu Xuan.
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我夕我牲，猗歟敬止。 嘉豢孔時，供茲享祀。 神鑒厥誠，博碩斯歆。 神考降饗，以虞孝孫之心。
This evening, this victim—ah, how reverently we pause! Fine fattened beasts, offered at the proper hour for this sacrificial feast. The spirits saw that sincerity and delighted in the rich offerings. The ancestral spirits came down to feast and ease the filial grandson's heart.
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右祠廟夕牲歌。
Above: Song for presenting the evening sacrifice at the ancestral temple.
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嗚呼悠哉！ 日鑒在茲。 以時享祀，神明降之。 神明斯降，既祐享之。 祚我無疆，受天之祜。 赫赫太上，巍巍聖祖。 明明烈考，丕承繼序。
Alas, how vast and far-reaching! The sun's bright mirror is here. At the appointed season we offer sacrifice, and the spirits descend. The spirits have descended and already bless this feast. Grant us boundless fortune; bestow Heaven's blessing. Glorious Supreme Ancestor, towering sage forebear. Radiant glorious father, who grandly continued the line of succession.
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右祠廟迎送神歌。
Above: Song for welcoming and escorting the spirits at the ancestral temple.
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經始宗廟，神明戾止。 申錫無疆，祗承享祀。 假哉皇祖，綏于孫子。 燕及後昆，錫茲繁祉。
When the ancestral temple was first founded, the spirits came and rested there. He bestows boundless grace; we reverently perform the sacrificial feast. How great the imperial ancestor, who brings peace to sons and grandsons! He extends his favor to later generations and grants this abundant blessing.
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右祠征西將軍登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the General Who Conquers the West.
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嘉樂肆庭，薦祀在堂。 皇皇宗廟，乃祖先皇。 濟濟辟公，相予烝嘗。 享祀不忒，降福穰穰。
Fine music fills the courtyard; offerings are set forth in the hall. Solemn, glorious ancestral temple—home of our imperial forebears. Hosts of feudal lords assist me in the seasonal offering. The sacrifice is performed without fault; blessings pour down in plenty.
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右祠豫章府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Yuzhang.
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於邈先后，實司于天。 顯矣皇祖，帝祉肇臻。 本支克昌，資始開元。 惠我無疆，享祀永年。
How distant our forebears and ancestress—they truly govern in Heaven. Glorious is the imperial ancestor; Heaven's blessing first came to him. Root and branches flourish together, founding the opening of the primal age. He favors us without end; may sacrifice endure for ten thousand years.
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右祠潁川府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Yingchuan.
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於惟曾皇，顯顯令德。 高明清亮，匪競柔克。 保乂命祜，基命惟則。 篤生聖祖，光濟四國。
Ah, the former emperor—his bright and splendid virtue shines forth. High, clear, and luminous; he does not strive, yet gently prevails. He preserves the realm and commands blessing; he founded the mandate as the model. He truly begot the sage ancestor, whose radiance succored the four quarters.
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右祠京兆府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Jingzhao.
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於鑠皇祖，聖德欽明。 勤施四方，夙夜敬止。 載敷文教，載揚武烈。 匡定社稷，龔行天罰。 經始大業，造創帝基。 畏天之命，于時保之。
How brilliant the imperial ancestor—sage virtue worthy and bright. He labors for the four quarters, reverent from dawn till dusk. He spreads civil culture and displays martial might. He secured the altars of state and reverently carried out Heaven's punishment. He began the great enterprise and founded the imperial throne. In awe of Heaven's mandate, he guarded it in his time.
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右祠宣皇帝登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to Emperor Xuan.
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執競景皇，克明克哲。 旁作穆穆，惟祗惟畏。 纂宣之緒，耆定厥功。 登此雋乂，糾彼羣凶。 業業在位，帝既勤止。 維天之命，於穆不已。
Striving and resolute, Emperor Jing was bright of insight and wise. His deeds were vast and solemn; he was reverent and full of awe. He continued Emperor Xuan's work and in his later years settled the achievement. He raised the outstanding and righted the hosts of villains. Diligent in his post, the Emperor had already rested from toil. Such is Heaven's mandate—how solemn and unending!
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右祠景皇帝登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to Emperor Jing.
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於皇時晉，允文文皇。 聰明叡智，聖敬神武。 萬機莫綜，皇斯清之。 虎兕放命，皇斯平之。 柔遠能邇，簡授英賢。 創業垂統，勳格皇天。
How glorious is timely Jin—the truly cultured Emperor Wen. Keen, wise, and perceptive; in sage reverence and godlike martial power. Ten thousand affairs none could master—the Emperor brought them all to order. Fierce beasts ran wild—the Emperor subdued them. Gentle to the far, capable with the near; he chose and appointed heroic men. He founded the enterprise and handed down the succession; his merit reached August Heaven.
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右祠文皇帝登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to Emperor Wen.
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曰晉是常，享祀時序。 宗廟致敬，禮樂具舉。 惟其來祭，普天率土。 犧樽既奠，清酤既載。 亦有和羹，薦羞斯備。 蒸蒸永慕，感時興思。 登歌奏舞，神樂其和。 祖考來格，祐我邦家。 敷天之下，罔不休嘉。
Such is the Jin custom: sacrifice follows the seasons in their order. We pay reverence at the ancestral temple; rites and music are fully performed. When sacrifice is offered, all within Heaven and Earth gather. The sacrificial goblet is set forth; clear wine is presented. There is also harmonized broth; every delicacy is prepared. Ever rising in longing, moved by the season, our thoughts awaken. Ascending songs are sung and dances performed—the spirits delight in the harmony. Ancestors come to attend and bless our kingdom and house. Throughout the realm beneath Heaven, all share in blessing.
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肅肅在位，濟濟臣工。 四海來格，禮儀有容。 鐘鼓振，管絃理。 舞開元，歌永始。 神胥樂兮。 肅肅在位，臣工濟濟。 小大咸敬，上下有禮。 理管絃，振鼓鐘。 舞象德，歌詠功。 神胥樂兮。 肅肅在位，有來雍雍。 穆穆天子，相惟辟公。 禮有儀，樂有則。
Solemn in their places stand the hosts of ministers and officers. From the four seas they come; ritual and decorum are properly observed. Bells and drums resound; pipes and strings are tuned. They dance "Opening the Origin" and sing "Eternal Beginning." The spirits all rejoice! Solemn in their places; ministers and officers stand in ranks. Small and great alike are reverent; above and below observe ritual. Pipes and strings are tuned; drums and bells are struck. They dance the image of virtue and sing the praise of achievement. The spirits all rejoice! Solemn in their places; those who arrive are harmonious. Solemn stands the Son of Heaven; the feudal lords assist him. Ritual has its proper forms; music has its fixed standards.
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右祠廟饗神歌二篇。
Above: Two ancestral temple songs for feasting the spirits.
95
晉江左宗廟歌十三篇，曹毗造十一首，王珣造二首
Thirteen Eastern Jin Ancestral Temple Songs—eleven by Cao Pi, two by Wang Xun.
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歌高祖宣皇帝曹毗造
Hymn to the High Ancestor, Emperor Xuan; composed by Cao Pi.
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於赫高祖，德恊靈符。 應運撥亂，釐整天衢。 勳格宇宙，化動八區。 肅以典刑，陶以玄珠。 神石吐瑞，靈芝自敷。 肇基天命，道均唐虞。
How glorious the High Ancestor—his virtue matched Heaven's signs. He answered the mandate, quelled disorder, and set the great road in order. His merit reached the cosmos; his transforming power stirred the eight directions. Solemn in law, he molded the people like clay with the dark pearl of the Way. Spirit stones yielded omens; numinous mushrooms sprang up on their own. He founded his throne on Heaven's mandate; his Way rivaled Tang and Yu.
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歌世宗景皇帝
Hymn to the Heir-Emperor, Emperor Jing.
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景皇承運，纂隆洪緒。 皇維重抗，天暉再舉。 蠢矣二寇，擾我揚楚。 乃整元戎，以膏齊斧。 亹亹神算，赫赫王旅。 鯨鯢既平，功冠帝宇。
Emperor Jing received the mandate and continued the great imperial line. The imperial axis was raised anew; Heaven's radiance shone again. Foolish were those two rebels, troubling our Yang and Chu. He marshaled the main army and whetted the axe for battle. Unceasing was his divine strategy; glorious his royal host. The great and small foes were subdued; his merit topped the realm.
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歌太祖文皇帝
Hymn to the Great Ancestor, Emperor Wen.
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太祖齊聖，王猷誕融。 仁教四塞，天基累崇。 皇室多難，嚴清紫宮。 威厲秋霜，惠過春風。 平蜀夷楚，以文以戎。 奄有參墟，聲流無窮。
The Great Ancestor matched the sage; his royal design newly harmonized all. His benevolent teaching filled the four borders; Heaven's foundation rose ever higher. The imperial house knew many trials; he sternly cleansed the Purple Palace. His awe was sharp as autumn frost; his grace warmer than spring wind. He pacified Shu and subdued Chu, by culture and by arms alike. He came to hold the heartland; his fame flows on without end.
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歌世祖武皇帝
Hymn to the Heir-Founder, Emperor Wu.
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於穆武皇，允龔欽明。 應期登神，龍飛紫庭。 百揆時序，聽斷以情。 殊域既賓，偽吳亦平。 晨流甘露，宵映明星。 野有擊壤，路垂頌聲。
How solemn Emperor Wu—truly reverent, bright, and worthy. He answered the age and ascended the throne; the dragon flew in the Purple Court. The hundred offices kept their seasons; he judged affairs with human feeling. Distant lands had already submitted; false Wu was also pacified. Sweet dew flowed at dawn; bright stars shone at night. In the fields men beat the clods for joy; along the roads songs of praise were heard.
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歌中宗元皇帝
Hymn to the Middle Ancestor, Emperor Yuan.
105
運屯百六，天羅解貫。 元皇勃興，網籠江漢。 仰齊七政，俯平禍亂。 化若風行，澤猶雨散。 淪光更燿，金煇復煥。 德冠千載，蔚有餘粲。
Fortune faltered in the calamitous age; Heaven's net slackened its cord. Emperor Yuan suddenly arose and cast his net over the Jiang and Han. He matched the seven luminaries above and quelled disaster and disorder below. His transforming power moved like the wind; his grace fell like scattered rain. Dimmed light blazed anew; golden glory shone again. His virtue topped a thousand years; his glory overflowed in splendor.
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歌肅祖明皇帝
Hymn to the Solemn Ancestor, Emperor Ming.
107
明明肅祖，闡弘帝胙。 英風夙發，清暉載路。 姦逆縱忒，罔式皇度。 躬振朱旗，遂豁天步。 宏猷淵塞，高羅雲布。 品物咸寧，洪基永固。
Bright was the Solemn Ancestor—he enlarged and exalted the imperial inheritance. His heroic spirit rose early; clear light filled the road. Traitors ran wild in perversity and would not follow the imperial rule. He himself raised the vermilion banner and opened Heaven's path. His grand design was deep and vast; his lofty net spread like clouds. All things were at peace; the great foundation stood firm forever.
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歌顯宗成皇帝
Hymn to the Manifest Ancestor, Emperor Cheng.
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於休顯宗，道澤玄播。 式宣德音，畼物以和。 邁德蹈仁，匪神弗過。 敷以純風，濯以清波。 連理映阜，鳴鳳棲柯。 同規放勛，義蓋山河。
How fine the Manifest Ancestor—his Way's grace spread in mystery. He proclaimed virtuous sound; distant things were thereby harmonized. He surpassed others in virtue and walked in benevolence—only the spirits could outdo him. He spread the pure wind and washed the realm with clear waves. Twin trunks appeared on the mound; singing phoenixes perched in the branches. He matched Fangxun in measure; his righteousness covered mountains and rivers.
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歌康皇帝
Hymn to Emperor Kang.
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康皇穆穆，仰嗣洪德。 為而不宰，雅音四塞。 閑邪以誠，鎮物以默。 威靜區宇，道宣邦國。
Solemn was Emperor Kang, who looked up to inherit the great virtue. He acted yet did not dominate; refined music filled the four borders. He restrained evil through sincerity and stilled the realm through silence. His awe quieted the realm; his Way was proclaimed throughout the land.
112
歌孝宗穆皇帝
Hymn to the Filial Ancestor, Emperor Mu.
113
孝宗夙哲，休音允臧。 如彼晨離，燿景扶桑。 垂訓華幄，流潤八荒。 幽賛玄妙，爰該典章。 西平僭蜀，北靜舊疆。 高猷遠畼，朝有遺芳。
Emperor Xiao was wise from youth; his excellent renown was truly fine. Like the morning star—his bright radiance rose at Fusang. He hung his teachings in the splendid canopy; his grace flowed to the eight wilds. He mysteriously upheld the profound Way and thereby encompassed the statutes. In the west he pacified rebellious Shu; in the north he stilled the old frontiers. His lofty designs reached distant realms; at court his lingering fragrance remained.
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歌哀皇帝
Hymn to Emperor Ai.
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於穆哀皇，聖心虛遠。 雅好玄古，大庭是踐。 道尚無為，治存易簡。 化若風行，民猶草偃。 雖曰登遐，徽音彌闡。 愔愔《雲》《韶》，盡美盡善。
How solemn Emperor Ai—his sage heart was empty and far-reaching. He loved the profound antiquity and walked in the way of the Great Hall. The Way he honored was non-action; his rule rested on ease and simplicity. His transforming power moved like the wind; the people bowed like grass. Though he has ascended far, his fine renown shines ever brighter. Serene are the "Cloud" and "Shao"—utterly beautiful, utterly good.
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歌太宗簡文皇帝王珣造
Hymn to the Great Ancestor, Emperor Jianwen; composed by Wang Xun.
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皇矣簡文，於昭於天。 靈明若神，周淡如淵。 沖應其來，實與其遷。 娓娓心化，日用不言。 易而有親，簡而可傳。 觀流彌遠，求本愈玄。
Imperial is Jianwen—how manifest in Heaven! Spirit-bright as a god; all-encompassing and still as an abyss. Empty in response when it comes; substance moves with every change. Gently he transformed hearts; in daily use he needed no words. Easy, yet intimate; simple, yet fit to be handed down. Watch the stream and it runs ever farther; seek the source and it grows ever deeper.
118
歌烈宗孝武皇帝王珣造
Hymn to the Manifest Ancestor, Emperor Xiaowu; composed by Wang Xun.
119
天鑑有晉，欽哉烈宗。 同規文考，玄默允龔。 威而不猛，約而能通。 神鉦一震，九域來同。 道積淮海，《雅》《頌》自東。 氣陶淳露，化恊時雍。
Heaven looks upon Jin—reverent, ah, Manifest Ancestor! He matched the Cultured Ancestor's measure; in still depth Heaven's grace was granted. He awed without fierceness; restrained, yet he reached through to all. At one stroke of the sacred gong, the nine regions united as one. His Way piled deep at Huai and the sea; the "Ya" and "Song" hymns came from the east. His breath molded men like pure dew; his transforming power joined the age to harmony.
120
四時祠祀歌曹毗造
Four Seasons Sacrifice Songs, composed by Cao Pi.
121
肅肅清廟，巍巍聖功。 萬國來賓，禮儀有容。 鐘鼓振，金石熙。 宣兆祚，武開基。 神斯樂兮。 理管絃，有來斯和。 說功德，吐清歌。 神斯樂兮。 洋洋玄化，潤被九壤。 民無不悅，道無不徃。 禮有儀，樂有式。 詠九功，永無極。 神斯樂兮。
Solemn stands the pure temple; lofty is the sage emperor's merit. From myriad states guests arrive; ritual and decorum are properly borne. Bells and drums resound; metal and stone ring bright. He proclaims auspicious fortune; by martial prowess he opened the foundation. The spirits rejoice! Pipes and strings are tuned; all who come join in harmony. They expound merit and virtue and sing clear songs. The spirits rejoice! Vast is the dark transforming power; its moisture covers the nine soils. No people are displeased; no one fails to follow the Way. Ritual has its proper forms; music has its fixed patterns. They chant the nine achievements, without end or limit. The spirits rejoice!
122
宋宗廟登歌八篇王韶之造
Eight Liu Song Ancestral Temple Ascending Songs, composed by Wang Shaozhi.
123
綿綿遐緒，昭明載融。 漢德未遠，堯有遺風。 於穆皇祖，永世克隆。 本枝惟慶，貽厥靡窮。
Long and unbroken is the distant line; illustrious brightness ever blends. Han virtue is not far off; Yao's lingering wind still blows. How solemn the imperial ancestor; his line flourishes through eternal generations. Root and branches alike are blessed; what he bequeathed has no end.
124
右祠北平府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Beiping Commandery.
125
乃立清廟，清廟肅肅。 乃備禮容，禮容穆穆。 顯允皇祖，昭是嗣服。 錫茲繁祉，聿懷多福。
They raise the pure temple; solemn, solemn is the pure temple. They prepare ritual bearing; grave and dignified is the ritual bearing. Illustrious and true is the imperial ancestor; bright is the heir who serves him. He bestows abundant blessing here; thereby we cherish many fortunes.
126
右祠相國掾府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of the Chancellor's Staff Office.
127
四縣既序，簫管既舉。 堂獻六瑚，庭舞八羽。 先王有典，克禋皇祖。 丕顯洪烈，永介休祜。
The four counties are arrayed; panpipes and flutes are raised. In the hall six hu vessels are offered; in the courtyard eight plumes dance. Former kings left their canon; we are able to sacrifice to the imperial ancestor. Greatly illustrious is his grand achievement; may excellent blessing be granted forever.
128
右祠開封府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Kaifeng Commandery.
129
鐘鼓喤喤，威儀將將。 溫恭禮樂，敬享曾皇。 邁德垂仁，係軌重光。 天命純嘏，惠我無疆。
Bells and drums sound huang-huang; awe-inspiring is the bearing jiang-jiang. Warm and reverent in ritual and music, we respectfully offer to the former emperor. Surpassing virtue hangs down benevolence; he continues the track and doubles the radiance. Heaven's mandate brings pure blessing; it favors us without bound.
130
右祠武原府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Wuyuan Commandery.
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鑠矣皇祖，帝度其心。 永言配命，播茲徽音。 思我茂猷，如玉如金。 駿奔在陛，是鑑是歆。
Shining is the imperial ancestor; the Emperor took the measure of his heart. Forever he matched Heaven's mandate; this fine repute spreads abroad. We think on his abundant plans, precious as jade, precious as gold. Swiftly we run to the steps; this he inspects, this he delights in.
132
右祠東安府君登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Lord of Dong'an Commandery.
133
蒸哉孝皇，齊聖廣淵。 發祥誕慶，景胙自天。 德敷金石，道被管絃。 有命既集，徽風永宣。
How abundant is the Filial Emperor—equal to the sage, broad and deep. He sent forth auspicious signs and birthed celebration; bright blessing came from Heaven. His virtue is spread on metal and stone; his Way covers pipes and strings. The mandate is already gathered; his fine wind is proclaimed forever.
134
右祠孝皇帝登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the Filial Emperor.
135
惟天有命，眷求上哲。 赫矣聖武，撫運桓撥。 功並敷土，道均汝墳。 止戈曰武，經緯稱文。 鳥龍失紀，雲火代名。 受終改物，作我宋京。 至道惟王，大業有邵。 降德兆民，升歌清廟。
Only Heaven holds the mandate; it earnestly seeks the lofty sage. Brilliant is the sage martial emperor; he upholds fortune and turns the wheel of fate. His merit equals Yu's spreading of earth; his Way equals the banks of the Ru. To halt weapons is called martial; to weave warp and woof is called civil. Bird and dragon tallies were cast aside; cloud and fire signs took their names. He received the mandate's end, changed the age, and made our Song capital. The ultimate Way belongs only to the king; great enterprise has its splendor. He lowers virtue to the myriad people; ascending songs rise in the pure temple.
136
右祠高祖武皇帝登歌。
Above: Ascending hymn for the shrine to the High Ancestor, Emperor Wu.
137
奕奕寢廟，奉璋在庭。 笙籥既列，犧象既盈。 黍稷匪芳，明祀惟馨。 樂具禮充，潔羞{薦豕}誠。 神之格思，介以休禎。 濟濟群辟，永觀厥成。
Grand stands the sleeping temple; the scepter is held in the court. Pipes and flutes are arrayed; sacrificial images stand full. Millet and millet are not the fragrance; bright virtue alone is fragrant. Music is complete and rites fulfilled; pure offerings and the offered pig are presented with sincerity. The spirits arrive in our thoughts; they grant excellent auspiciousness. Numerous lords are assembled; they eternally behold this accomplishment.
138
右祠七廟享神登歌。 〈并以歌章太后篇。〉
Above: Ascending hymn for enjoying the spirits at the seven temples. 〈Together with the song chapter for the Empress Dowager.〉
139
世祖孝武皇帝歌謝莊造
Hymn to Emperor Xiaowu, the Filial; composed by Xie Zhuang.
140
帝錫二祖，長世多祜。 於穆叡考，襲聖承矩。 玄極弛馭，乾紐墜緒。 闢我皇維，締我宋宇。 刷定四海，肇構神京。 復禮輯樂，散馬墮城。 澤牣九有，化浮八瀛。 慶雲承掖，甘露飛甍。 肅肅清廟，徽徽閟宮。 舞蹈象德，笙磬陳風。 黍稷非盛，明德惟崇。 神其歆止，降福無窮。
The Emperor bestowed the two ancestors; long generations, many blessings. How solemn the sagely father; he inherited the sage and continued the measure. The dark pole loosened its reins; the pivot of Heaven dropped its thread. He opened our imperial span and bound fast our Song house. He swept and settled the four seas and first established the numinous capital. He restored rites and gathered music; war horses were scattered, walls dismantled. His moisture fills the nine possessions; his transforming power floats the eight seas. Auspicious clouds support his sleeve; sweet dew flies upon the eaves. Solemn is the pure temple; manifest is the closed palace. They dance the image of virtue; stone chimes and bells present the wind. Millet and millet are not the offering; bright virtue alone is exalted. The spirits will delight and descend; blessing without end they lower.
141
宣皇太后廟歌
Hymn for the temple of Empress Dowager Xuan.
142
稟祥月輝，毓德軒光。 嗣徽媯汭，思媚周姜。 母臨萬㝢，訓藹紫房。 朱絃玉籥，式載瓊芳。
She received auspiciousness in the moon's radiance and nurtured virtue in the canopy's light. She continued the emblem of Gui and Ru and thought fondly of Zhou's Jiang. As mother she ruled the myriad realms; her instruction was genial in the purple chamber. Red strings and jade pipes thereby bear jade fragrance.
143
晉四廂樂歌三首傅玄造
Three Jin Four-Side Hall Music Songs, composed by Fu Xuan.
144
天鑒有晉，世祚聖皇。 時齊七政，朝此萬方。 〈其一〉
Heaven's mirror rests upon Jin; sage emperor of generations' fortune. The times align with the seven regulators; here the myriad directions pay court. 〈First section〉
145
鐘鼓斯震，九賓備禮。 正位在朝，穆穆濟濟。 〈其二〉
Bells and drums resound; the nine guests complete the ritual. In correct position at court they stand grave and numerous. 〈Second section〉
146
煌煌三辰，寔麗于天。 君后是象，威儀孔虔。 〈其三〉
Brilliant are the three luminaries; truly they cling to Heaven. Lord and consort are the image; awe-inspiring and very reverent is their bearing. 〈Third section〉
147
率禮無愆，莫匪邁德。 儀刑聖皇，萬邦惟則。 〈其四〉
He leads ritual without fault; none fail to advance in virtue. He models the sage emperor; to myriad states he is the only standard. 〈Fourth section〉
148
右《天鑒》四章，章四句。 正旦大會行禮歌。
Above: "Heaven's Mirror," four chapters of four lines each. Ceremonial song for the New Year's Day great assembly.
149
於赫明明，聖德龍興。 三朝獻酒，萬壽是膺。 敷佑四方，如日之升。 自天降祚，元吉有徵。
How brilliant—sage virtue rises like the dragon. On three mornings wine is offered; myriad years are received. He spreads blessing to the four directions, like the sun's rising. Fortune descends from Heaven; primal auspiciousness has its sign.
150
右《於赫》一章，八句。 上壽酒歌。
Above: "How Brilliant," one chapter of eight lines. Song for the longevity wine.
151
天命大晉，載育羣生。 於穆上德，隨時化成。 〈其一〉
Heaven's mandate is great Jin, bearing and nurturing the multitudes. How solemn the lofty virtue; following the times, it transforms and forms. 〈First section〉
152
自祖配命，皇皇后辟。 繼天創業，宣文之績。 〈其二〉
From the ancestor he matched the mandate; imperial are lord and consort. He continued Heaven and founded enterprise; he proclaimed civil achievement. 〈Second section〉
153
丕顯宣文，先知稼穡。 克恭克儉，足教足食。 〈其三〉
Greatly illustrious in proclaiming civil ways; first he knew planting and reaping. Reverent and frugal he was; teaching and food were sufficient. 〈Third section〉
154
既教食之，弘濟艱難。 上帝是祐，下民所安。 〈其四〉
Having taught them food, he broadly crossed difficult straits. High God assists him; the lower people are pacified. 〈Fourth section〉
155
天祐聖皇，萬邦來賀。 雖安勿安，乾乾匪暇。 〈其五〉
Heaven aids the sage emperor; from myriad states congratulations arrive. Though at ease, he is not at ease; ever qian-qian, without leisure. 〈Fifth section〉
156
乃正丘郊，乃定冢社。 廙廙作宗，光宅天下。 〈其六〉
Then he rectified the suburban mound and fixed the altar of soil and grain. Vastly he made the ancestor; his radiance dwells throughout the realm. 〈Sixth section〉
157
惟敬朝饗，爰奏食舉。 盡禮供御，嘉樂有序。 〈其七〉
Only reverent are the morning offerings; therein the food-raising is performed. Ritual is exhausted and the imperial table supplied; fine music keeps its order. 〈Seventh section〉
158
樹羽設業，笙鏞以間。 琴瑟齊列，亦有篪塤。 〈其八〉
Feather-trees are set up and frames established; sheng and yong are interspersed. Zithers and se are aligned in rows; there are also chi and xun. 〈Eighth section〉
159
喤喤鼓鐘，鎗鎗磬管。 八音克諧，載夷載簡。 〈其九〉
Huang-huang sound the drums and bells; qiang-qiang the chimes and pipes. The eight sounds harmonize; thereby level, thereby simple. 〈Ninth section〉
160
既夷既簡，其大不禦。 風化潛興，如雲如雨。 〈其十〉
Already level and simple; its greatness cannot be defended against. Wind transformation secretly rises, like clouds, like rain. 〈Tenth section〉
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如雲之覆，如雨之潤。 聲教所暨，無思不順。 〈其十一〉
Like clouds that cover; like rain that moistens. Where sound teaching reaches, none fail to think compliant thoughts. 〈Eleventh section〉
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教以化之，樂以和之。 和而養之，時惟邕熙。 〈其十二〉
By teaching he transforms; by music he harmonizes. Harmonizing, then nurturing; the season is only yong-xi. 〈Twelfth section〉
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禮慎其儀，樂節其聲。 於鑠皇繇，既和且平。 〈其十三〉
Rites are careful in their forms; music restrains its sounds. How shining is the imperial Yao; already harmonious and level. 〈Thirteenth section〉
164
右《天命》十三章，章四句。 食舉東西廂歌。
Above: "Heaven's Mandate," thirteen chapters of four lines each. Songs for the food-raising at the eastern and western sides.
165
晉《正德》《大豫》二舞歌二篇傅玄造
Two Jin dance songs, "Correct Virtue" and "Great Yu," composed by Fu Xuan.
166
天命有晉，光濟萬國。 穆穆聖皇，文武惟則。 在天斯正，在地成德。 載韜政刑，載崇禮教。 我敷玄化，臻于中道。
Heaven's mandate rests on Jin; its light crosses the myriad states. How solemn the sage emperor; civil and martial arts are his only standard. In Heaven he is thus correct; on earth he completes virtue. He bears government and punishments; he bears exalting ritual and teaching. I spread the dark transformation and reach to the central Way.
167
右《正德舞歌》。
Above: the "Correct Virtue" dance song.
168
於鑠皇晉，配天受命。 熙帝之光，世德惟聖。 嘉樂《大豫》，保祐萬姓。 淵兮不竭，沖而用之。 先天弗違，虔奉天時。
How shining is imperial Jin, matching Heaven and receiving the mandate. Glorious is the emperor's radiance; generations' virtue is only sage. Fine music is "Great Yu," protecting and assisting the myriad people. Deep as an abyss, never exhausted; empty, yet put to use. Before Heaven he does not go against it; reverently he serves Heaven's seasons.
169
右《大豫舞歌》。
Above: the "Great Yu" dance song.
170
晉四廂樂歌十七篇荀勖造
Seventeen Jin Four-Side Hall Music Songs, composed by Xun Xu.
171
正旦大會行禮歌四篇
Four ceremonial songs for the New Year's Day great assembly.
172
於皇元首，羣生資始。 履端大享，敬御繁祉。 肆覲羣后，爰及卿士。 欽順則元，允也天子。
How imperial is the primal lord; the multitudes thereby begin. Treading the year's beginning in great enjoyment, he reverently receives abundant blessing. Freely he views the assembled lords and reaches even the ministers and scholars. Reverently compliant, then primal—truly also the Son of Heaven.
173
《於皇》一章，八句。 〈當《於赫》〉
"How Imperial," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "How Brilliant"〉
174
明明天子，臨下有赫。 四表宅心，惠浹荒貊。 柔遠能邇，孔淑不逆。 來格祁祁，邦家是若。
Bright, bright is the Son of Heaven; overlooking below, there is splendor. The four borders dwell in his heart; his favor soaks the wild mo. He softens the far and is able toward the near; very good, he does not go against. They come to arrive numerous; states and houses are thus.
175
《明明》一章，八句。 〈當《巍巍》〉
"Bright Bright," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Lofty Lofty"〉
176
光光邦國，天篤其祜。 丕顯哲命，顧柔三祖。 世德作求，奄有九土。 思我皇度，彝倫攸序。
Light, light are states and kingdoms; Heaven is sincere in its blessing. Greatly illustrious is the wise mandate; it turns to nurture the three ancestors. Generations' virtue makes the quest; suddenly possessing the nine soils. We think on our imperial measure; constant norms are thereby ordered.
177
《邦國》一章，八句。 〈當《洋洋》〉
"States and Kingdoms," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Vast Vast"〉
178
惟祖惟宗，高朗緝熙。 對越在天，駿惠在茲。 聿求厥成，我皇崇之。 式固其猶，徃敬用治。
Only ancestor, only clan—lofty, bright, gathering splendor. Answering the surpassing in Heaven; grand favor is here. Thereby we seek its accomplishment; our emperor exalts it. The pattern solidifies its reason; going reverently, using governance.
179
《祖宗》一章，八句。 〈當《鹿鳴》〉
"Ancestors," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Deer Cry"〉
180
正旦大會王公上壽酒歌一篇
One longevity wine song for kings and dukes at the New Year's Day great assembly.
181
踐元辰，延顯融。 獻羽觴，祈令終。 我皇壽而隆，我皇茂而嵩。 本枝奮百世，休祚鐘聖躬。
Treading the primal day, extending manifest blending. Presenting feather goblets, praying for the command's end. Our emperor is long-lived and lofty; our emperor is abundant and grand. Root and branches strive for a hundred generations; excellent fortune rings on the sage person.
182
《踐元辰》一章，八句。 〈當《觴行》〉
"Treading the Primal Day," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Goblet Proceeding"〉
183
食舉樂東西廂歌十二篇
Twelve food-raising music songs for the eastern and western sides.
184
煌煌七燿，重明交暢。 我有嘉賓，是應是貺。 邦政既圖，接以大饗。 人之好我，式遵德讓。
Brilliant are the seven flames; heavy brightness crosses and flows. Fine guests we have; such is the response, such is Heaven's grant. State governance is already mapped; connecting with the great enjoying. People like us; we pattern ourselves on virtue and yielding.
185
《煌煌》一章，八句。 當《鹿鳴》
"Brilliant Brilliant," one chapter of eight lines. To be sung to "Deer Cry"
186
賓之初筵，藹藹濟濟。 既朝乃宴，以洽百禮。 頒以位敘，或廷或陛。 登儐台叟，亦有兄弟。 胥子陪寮，憲茲度楷。 觀頤養正，降福孔偕。
When the guest sits at the first mat, all gather in harmony, rank upon rank. After the morning audience comes the banquet, harmonizing every rite. Seats are assigned by rank—some in the hall, some on the steps. Elders are welcomed to their seats, and brothers among them as well. Attendants stand by their officers, taking this measure as their model. They observe what nourishes and what rectifies; blessings descend in full measure.
187
《賓之初筵》一章，十二句。 〈當《於穆》〉
"Guest at First Banquet," one chapter of twelve lines. 〈To be sung to "How Majestic"〉
188
昔我三后，大業是維。 今我聖皇，焜燿前暉。 奕奕重規，明照九畿。 思輯用光，時罔有違。 陟禹之跡，莫不來威。 天被顯祿，福履是綏。
Of old our three sovereigns upheld the great enterprise. Now our sage emperor outshines the glory of those who came before. Layer upon layer of shining rule illuminates the nine borderlands. He gathers talent and puts it to use; in his time nothing goes awry. He follows in Yu's footsteps; all come to pay him homage. Heaven spreads forth its bright blessings; fortune and peace attend his steps.
189
《三后》一章，十二句。 〈當《昭昭》〉
"Three Sovereigns," one chapter of twelve lines. 〈To be sung to "Bright Bright"〉
190
赫矣太祖，克廣明德。 廓開㝢宙，正世立則。 變化不經，民無瑕慝。 剏業垂統，兆我晉國。
Splendid is the Grand Ancestor, who broadened bright virtue. He opened wide the universe and set the norms that rectified the age. Change flowed without rigid rule, and the people bore no stain of evil. He founded the enterprise and bequeathed the succession—the omen of our Jin.
191
《赫矣》一章，八句。 〈當《華華》〉
"Splendid," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Splendid Splendid"〉
192
烈文伯考，時惟帝景。 夷險平亂，威而不猛。 御衡不迷，皇塗煥炳。 七德咸宣，其寧惟永。
Our fierce-cultured father-ancestor reigned in the time of Emperor Jing. Through calm and storm he pacified disorder—awe-inspiring, never harsh. He held the scales without losing his way; the imperial path blazed bright. All seven virtues were proclaimed, and peace was made to endure.
193
《烈文》一章，八句。 〈當《朝宴》〉
"Fierce Culture," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Court Banquet"〉
194
猗歟盛歟，先皇聖文。 則天作孚，大哉為君。 慎徽五典，帝載是懃。 文武發揮，茂建嘉勳。 修己濟治，民用寧殷。 懷遠燭幽，玄教氛氳。 善世不伐，服事參分。 德博化隆，道冒無垠。
Ah, how grand—our former emperor, sage in word and deed! He patterned himself on Heaven and won all hearts—how great a ruler! He carefully upheld the five canons, diligent in the emperor's burden. Civil and martial gifts he brought to bear, heaping up glorious merit. He perfected himself and brought order; the people lived in peace and plenty. He embraced the distant and lit the dark; his profound teaching spread like mist. He perfected the age without boasting, serving his office and sharing power. His virtue was vast, his transformation sublime—the Way he trod knew no bound.
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《猗歟》一章，十六句。 〈當《盛德》〉
"Ah, How Grand," one chapter of sixteen lines. 〈To be sung to "Abundant Virtue"〉
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隆化洋洋，帝命溥將。 登我晉道，越惟聖皇。 龍飛革運，臨燾八荒。 叡哲欽明，配蹤虞唐。 封建厥福，駿發其祥。 三朝習吉，終然允臧。 其臧惟何，總彼萬方。 元侯列辟，四嶽蕃王。 時見世享，率茲有常。 旅揖在庭，嘉客在堂。 宋衛既臻，陳留山陽。 我有賓使，觀國之光。 貢賢納計，獻璧奉璋。 保祐命之，申錫無疆。
Lofty transformation spreads far and wide; Heaven's mandate extends without limit. He ascends the Way of Jin—none but the sage emperor surpasses him. The dragon rises and fate is renewed; he looks down on and enfolds the eight wilds. Sagely, wise, and reverently bright—his footsteps match those of Yu and Tang. He grants fiefs and spreads his blessings; auspicious signs burst forth. Three mornings of auspicious rite—and in the end all is truly well. What is this goodness?—the gathering of all lands under heaven. Chief marquises and ranked lords, the four peaks' tributary kings. They come at the proper season and feast each generation—such is the constant way. Hosts bow in the courtyard; honored guests fill the hall. Song and Wei have come, and Chenliu and Shanyang as well. Guest envoys have come to behold our state's splendor. They present the worthy and offer counsel, bringing disks of jade and scepters of jade. Heaven protects and blesses, commanding and granting without end.
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《隆化》一章，二十八句。 〈當《綏萬邦》〉
"Lofty Transformation," one chapter of twenty-eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Pacifying Ten Thousand States"〉
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振鷺於飛，鴻漸其翼。 京邑穆穆，四方是式。 無競惟人，王綱允敕。 君子來朝，言觀其極。
Egrets rise on beating wings; wild geese spread their wings in gradual flight. The capital stands solemn and still; the four quarters take it as their model. None rivals the people; the king's net is truly set in order. Noble men come to court, saying they would behold its utmost.
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《振鷺》一章，八句。 〈當《朝朝》〉
"Shaking Egrets," one chapter of eight lines. 〈To be sung to "Court Court"〉
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翼翼大君，民之攸暨。 信理天工，惠康不匱。 將遠不仁，訓以淳粹。 幽明有倫，俊乂在位。 九族既睦，庶邦順比。 開元布憲，四海鱗萃。 恊時正統，殊塗同致。 厚德載物，靈心隆貴。 敷奏讜言，納以無諱。 樹之典象，誨之義類。 上教如風，下應如卉。 一人有慶，羣萌以遂。 我后宴喜，令聞不墜。
Dignified is the great lord, the people's place of refuge. He trusts in ordering Heaven's work; favor and peace never run dry. He keeps the unbenevolent at bay and instructs all in pure simplicity. Dark and bright each have their place; outstanding men hold office. The nine kindreds are at peace; the many states follow and align. He opens the origin and spreads the statutes; the four seas gather like fish scales. He harmonizes with the age and rectifies the succession—different paths, one end. Thick virtue bears all things; his numinous heart is raised on high. He spreads forth upright counsel and receives it without reserve. He plants canonical models and instructs in every category of right. His teaching above is like the wind; below, the people bend like grass. When one man is blessed, the myriad living things prosper. Our sovereign feasts in joy; his fine fame does not fall.
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《翼翼》一章，二十六句。 〈當《順天》〉
"Dignified," one chapter of twenty-six lines. 〈To be sung to "Following Heaven"〉
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既宴既喜，翕是萬邦。 禮儀卒度，物其有容。 晢晢庭燎，喤喤鼓鐘。 笙磬詠德，萬舞象功。 八音克諧，俗易化從。 其和如樂，庶品時邕。
The banquet is done, the joy complete—the ten thousand states gather as one. Rites and ceremonies reach their measure; every thing has its proper form. Court torches blaze bright; drums and bells resound. Pipes and stones sing of virtue; ten thousand dancers image his merit. The eight sounds harmonize; customs grow easy and the people follow his transforming rule. Such harmony as music brings; the myriad things find peace in season.
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《既宴》一章，十二句。 〈當《陟天庭》〉
"Already Banqueted," one chapter of twelve lines. 〈To be sung to "Ascending Heaven's Court"〉
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時邕份份，六合同塵。 徃我祖宗，威靜殊鄰。 首定荊楚，遂平燕秦。 娓娓文皇，邁德流仁。 爰造草昧，應乾順民。 靈瑞告符，休徵饗震。 天地弗違，以和神人。 既戡庸蜀，吳會是賓。 肅慎率職，楛矢來陳。 韓濊進樂，均恊清鈞。 西旅獻獒，扶南效珍。 蠻裔重譯，玄齒文身。 我皇撫之，景命惟新。
Peace reigns in season; the six harmonies share one dust. Our ancestors of old—by awe they quieted distant neighbors. First they settled Jing and Chu, then pacified Yan and Qin. Graceful was the Culture Emperor, surpassing in virtue, flowing in benevolence. He wrought order from chaos, responding to Heaven and following the people. Numinous omens announced their tally; auspicious signs were received and thunder shook. Heaven and Earth did not oppose him; spirits and men were brought into harmony. Yong and Shu subdued, Wu and Hui came as guests. Sushun led their offices; arrow-wood shafts were brought and presented. Han and Hui presented music, evenly harmonizing the clear balance. Western travelers presented mastiffs; Funan offered rare treasures. Barbarians of the borderlands came through double translation—dark teeth, tattooed bodies. Our emperor comforted them; Heaven's bright mandate was made new.
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《時邕》一章，二十六句。 〈當《參兩儀》〉
"Seasonal Peace," one chapter of twenty-six lines. 〈To be sung to "Participating in the Two Principles"〉
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愔愔嘉會，有聞無聲。 清酤既奠，籩豆既馨。 禮充樂備，《簫韶》九成。 愷樂飲酒，酣而不盈。 率土歡豫，邦國以寧。 王猷允塞，萬載無傾。
Solemn is the fine assembly—heard yet scarcely a sound. Clear libations are set out; baskets and stands are fragrant. Rites are full, music complete—the "Xiao Shao" in nine movements. In harmonious joy they drink wine—merry, yet never overflowing. All the land rejoices; states and kingdoms find peace. The king's plans are truly fulfilled; for ten thousand ages nothing shall topple.
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《嘉會》一章，十二句。
"Fine Assembly," one chapter of twelve lines.
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晉《正德》《大豫》二舞歌二篇荀勖造
Two Jin dance songs, "Correct Virtue" and "Great Yu," composed by Xun Xu.
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人文垂則，盛德有容。 聲以依詠，舞以象功。 干戚發揮，節以笙鏞。 羽籥雲會，翊宣令蹤。 敷美盡善，允協時邕。 煥炳其章，光乎萬邦。 萬邦洋洋，承我晉道。 配天作享，元命有造。 上化如風，民應如草。 穆穆斌斌，形于綴兆。 文武旁作，慶流四表。 無競維烈，永世是紹。
Human culture hangs forth as norm; abundant virtue takes visible form. Sound relies on song; dance images merit. Shield and axe are brandished, paced by pipes and bells. Feather-flutes gather like clouds, assisting to proclaim his fine traces. Beauty spread to utmost good—truly in harmony with the age. His patterns blaze bright; light falls on the ten thousand states. The ten thousand states stretch far and wide, receiving our Jin Way. He matches Heaven in sacrifice; the primal mandate has its maker. His transforming rule above is like the wind; the people bend like grass. Solemn and patterned, it takes form in the dance traces. Civil and martial rise on every side; celebration flows to the four borders. None rivals his fierce merit; eternal generations shall continue his line.
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正德舞歌。
Dance song for "Correct Virtue."
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豫順以動，大哉惟時。 時邁其仁，世載邕熙。 兆我區夏，宣文是基。 大業惟新，我皇隆之。 重光累曜，欽明文思。 迄用有成，惟晉之祺。 穆穆聖皇，受命既固。 品物咸寧，芳烈雲布。 文教旁通，篤以淳素。 玄化洽暢，被之暇豫。 作樂崇德，同美《韶》、《濩》。 浚邈幽遐，式遵王度。
Yu moves in accord with the season—how great is this time! The age advances his benevolence; generation after generation bears peaceful harmony. The omen of our central realm—proclaiming culture is its foundation. The great enterprise is made new—our emperor raises it on high. Light upon light, radiance heaped high—reverently bright, cultured in thought. Put to use, it reaches completion—Jin's own auspicious blessing. Solemn is the sage emperor; his received mandate is already firm. All things find peace; fragrant merit spreads like clouds. Civil teaching reaches everywhere, sincere in pure simplicity. His profound transformation flows in harmony, covering all in leisure and ease. He makes music and honors virtue—equal in beauty to "Shao" and "Hu." He reaches the dark and distant, patterning himself on the king's measure.
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右《大豫舞歌》。
Above: "Great Yu" dance song.
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晉四廂樂歌十六篇張華造
Sixteen Jin Four-Side Hall Music Songs, composed by Zhang Hua.
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稱元慶，奉壽觴。 后皇延遐祚，安樂撫萬方。
They proclaim the primal celebration and present the longevity goblet. Queen and emperor extend distant fortune, bringing peace and joy to the ten thousand directions.
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右王公上壽詩一章。
Above: one chapter of the princes' and dukes' longevity poem.
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明明在上，丕顯厥繇。 翼翼三壽，蕃后惟休。 羣生漸德，六合承流。
Bright above, greatly manifest is its origin. Dignified are the three longevities; tributary queens find only rest. The myriad living things grow gradually in virtue; the six harmonies receive the flow.
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三正元辰，朝慶鱗萃。 華夏奉職貢，八荒覲殊類。 黻冕充廣庭，鳴玉盈朝位。 濟濟朝位，言觀其光。 儀序既以時，禮文渙以彰。 思皇享多祜，嘉樂永無央。 九賓在庭，臚讃既通。 升瑞奠贄，乃侯乃公。 穆穆天尊，隆禮動容。 履端承元吉，介福御萬邦。
At the three beginnings and primal year-mark, morning celebration gathers like fish scales. Hua and Xia present duties and tribute; the eight wilds attend, each in its kind. Embroidered caps fill the broad court; sounding jade fills the morning ranks. Rank upon rank at morning court—they say they would behold its brilliance. Ceremony's order is already in season; ritual patterns spread forth and shine. How the emperor enjoys abundant blessing—fine joy without end! Nine guests stand in the court; presentation and praise have passed through. They raise auspicious signs and set out offerings—marquises and dukes alike. Solemn is Heaven's honored one; lofty rites stir every face. He treads the year's beginning and receives primal auspiciousness; great blessing governs the ten thousand states.
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朝享上，下咸雍。 崇多儀，繁禮容。 舞盛德，歌九功。 揚芳烈，播休蹤。 皇化洽，洞幽明。 懷柔百神，輯祥禎。 潛龍躍，雕虎仁。 儀鳳鳥，屆游麟。 枯蠹榮，竭泉流。 菌芝茂，枳棘柔。 和氣應，休徵滋。 恊靈符，彰帝期。 綏宇宙，萬國和。 昊天成命，賚皇家，賚皇家。
At the morning offering above, below all is harmonious. Many ceremonies are honored; ritual forms abound. They dance abundant virtue and sing the nine merits. Fragrant merit is raised; fine traces are spread abroad. Imperial transformation pervades all, penetrating dark and bright. He cherishes and softens the hundred spirits, gathering auspicious omens. The hidden dragon leaps; the carved tiger shows benevolence. The phoenix is regulated in its flight; the unicorn arrives and roams. Withered worms flourish; exhausted springs flow again. Fungus-herbs grow lush; thorn-trees grow soft. Harmonious qi responds; auspicious signs multiply. Numinous tallies harmonize; the emperor's destined term is made manifest. He pacifies the universe; the ten thousand states are at peace. Vast Heaven completes the mandate—bestowing on the imperial house, bestowing on the imperial house.
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世資聖哲，三後在天，啟鴻烈。 啟鴻烈，隆王基。 率土謳吟，欣戴于時。 恒文示象，代氣著期。
Generation after generation relies on sage wisdom—the three sovereigns in Heaven open great merit. Great merit is opened; the king's foundation is raised on high. All the land sings praise, joyfully bearing this age. Constant patterns show their images; the age's qi marks its destined term.
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泰始開元，龍升在位。 四隩同風，燮寧殊類。 五韙來備，嘉生以遂。
In Taishi the origin was opened; the dragon ascended to the throne. The four borderlands share one wind; different kinds are harmonized and pacified. The five beauties all arrive; fine living thereby prospers.
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凝庶績，臻太康。 申繁祉，胤無疆。 本枝百世，繼緒不忘。 繼緒不忘，休有烈光。 永言配命，惟晉之祥。
The multitude of achievements is gathered; great peace is reached. Abundant blessings are extended; heirs without end. Root and branches for a hundred generations—the succession is never forgotten. The succession is never forgotten; blessings bear fierce brilliance. Forever matching Heaven's mandate—Jin's own auspicious blessing.
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聖明統世，篤皇仁。 廣大配天地，順動若陶鈞。 玄化參自然，至德通神明。 清風暢八極，流澤被無垠。
Sage and bright, he governs the age with sincere imperial benevolence. Vast as Heaven and Earth, he matches them; his movement follows like the potter's wheel. His profound transformation joins with nature; utmost virtue reaches spirits and gods. Clear wind flows through the eight extremities; flowing favor covers the boundless.
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於皇時晉，奕奕齊聖。 惟天降嘏，神祇保定。 弘濟區夏，允集大命。 有命既集，光帝猷。 大明重耀，鑑六幽。 聲教洋溢，惠滂流。 惠滂流，移風俗。 多士盈朝，賢俊比屋。 敦世心，斵彫反素樸。 反素樸，懷庶方。 干戚舞階庭，疏狄說遐荒。 扶南假重譯，肅慎襲衣裳。 雲覆雨施，德洽無疆。 旁生穆穆，仁化翔。
Ah, imperial Jin of this age—flourishing, equal in sagehood. Heaven alone sends down blessing; spirits and earth-gods assuredly keep peace. He broadly aids the central realm and truly gathers the great mandate. The mandate gathered, the emperor's plans blaze with light. Great brightness layered in radiance mirrors the six dark realms. His civilizing teaching overflows; favor pours and flows. Favor pours and flows, shifting customs and habits. Officers fill the court; the worthy and outstanding crowd house by house. He thickens the age's heart, cutting ornament and returning to plain simplicity. Returning to plain simplicity, he cherishes the multitude of directions. Shield and axe dance on steps and court; scattered Di rejoice in distant wilds. Funan comes through double translation; Sushun puts on robes and skirts. Like clouds covering and rain bestowing, his virtue pervades without bound. Life grows solemn on every side; benevolent transformation soars.
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朝元日，賓王庭。 承宸極，當盛明。 衍和樂，竭祗誠。 仰嘉惠，懷德馨。 游淳風，泳淑清。 協億兆，同歡榮。 建皇極，統天位。 運陰陽，御六氣。 殷羣生，成性類。 王道浹，治功成。 人倫序，俗化清。 虔明祀，祗三靈。 崇禮樂，式儀刑。
On the primal day of the year, guests fill the king's court. They receive the celestial pole, facing this age of splendor. Harmonious joy they extend, reverent sincerity exhausted. They look up to fine favor and cherish virtue's fragrance. They roam in pure wind and swim in good clarity. The hundred million harmonize; together in joy and glory. He establishes the imperial pole and governs Heaven's throne. He moves yin and yang and rules the six qi. Living things flourish in abundance; their kinds and natures are fulfilled. The kingly Way pervades throughout; governance is brought to completion. Human relations are ordered; customs are transformed and made clear. Sacrifice is reverently performed; the three spirits are respectfully served. Ritual and music are honored; ritual and punishment serve as the model.
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慶元吉，宴三朝。 播金石，詠泠簫。 奏《九夏》，舞《雲》《韶》。 邁德音，流英聲。 八紘一，六合寧。 六合寧，承聖明。 王澤洽，道登隆。 綏函夏，總華戎。 齊德教，混殊風。 混殊風，康萬國。 崇夷簡，尚敦德。 弘王度，表遐則。
The primal year good fortune is celebrated; feasts fill three courts. Metal and stone instruments sound; the cool bamboo flute is intoned. They perform the Nine Summers and dance the Cloud and Shao pieces. Virtuous tones advance; splendid fame flows abroad. The eight directions are one; the six domains are tranquil. The six domains are tranquil, receiving sage illumination. The king favor pervades; the Way rises lofty. Central Xia is pacified; Chinese and barbarian are gathered under rule. Virtue-teaching is made uniform; diverse customs are blended. Diverse customs are blended; ten thousand states are brought to peace. Barbarian simplicity is honored; thick virtue is esteemed. The king measure is expanded; distant norms are displayed.
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右食舉東西廂樂詩十一章。
Above: eleven poems for music at the feast-raising in the east and west lodges.
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於赫皇祖，迪哲齊聖。 經緯大業，基天之命。 克開洪緒，誕篤天慶。 旁濟彝倫，仰齊七政。
Ah, brilliant imperial ancestor—advancing in wisdom, equal in sagehood. He weaves warp and woof through the great enterprise and founds Heaven mandate. He opens vast beginnings and greatly secures Heaven blessing. He broadly aids the constant norms and aligns with the seven regulators above.
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烈烈景皇，克明克聰，靜封略，定勳功。 成民立政，儀刑萬邦。 式固崇軌，光紹前蹤。
Blazing, the Bright Emperor—clear-sighted and keen of ear; he quiets borders and marches and fixes meritorious achievement. He completes the people and establishes government; his ritual pattern models ten thousand states. He takes as his model securing elevated tracks; his light continues the footsteps of those before.
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允文烈考，濬哲應期。 參德天地，比功四時。 大亨以正，庶績咸熙。 肇啟晉宇，遂登皇基。
Truly cultured is the Illustrious Father—deep-wise, responding to the season. His virtue joins Heaven and Earth; his achievement matches the four seasons. Great prosperity comes with rectitude; all accomplishments blaze bright. He first opens Jin realm, then ascends the imperial foundation.
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明明我后，玄德通神。 受終正位，恊應天人。 容民厚下，育物流仁。 躋我王道，暉光日新。
Bright is our sovereign; her dark virtue reaches the spirits. She receives the mandate completion, takes the proper throne, and harmoniously answers Heaven and man. She accommodates the people and thickens those below; she nurtures all things and flows with benevolence. She elevates our kingly Way; splendor renews day by day.
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右雅樂正旦大會行禮詩四章。
Above: four poems for refined music at the New Year Day great assembly rites.
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晉《正德》《大豫》二舞歌二篇張華造
Two dance-song texts for Jin Correct Virtue and Great Abundance dances, by Zhang Hua.
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《正德舞》歌詩
Song-poem for the Correct Virtue dance
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曰皇上天，玄鑒惟光。 神器周回，五德代章。 祚命于晉，世有哲王。 弘濟區夏，甄陶萬方。 大明垂曜，旁燭無疆。 蚩蚩庶類，風德永康。 皇道惟清，禮樂斯經。 金石在縣，萬舞在庭。 象容表慶，恊律被聲。 軼《武》超《濩》，取節六英。 同進退讓，化漸無形。 太和宣洽，通于幽冥。
Thus the august Heaven on high speaks: the dark mirror alone gives light. The sacred vessel turns through all realms; the five virtues rise in turn. The mandate of the throne rests on Jin; wise kings grace every age. He broadly aids central Xia and molds the ten thousand directions. Great brightness hangs down its radiance and shines on all sides without bound. The teeming common multitude enjoy virtue in lasting peace. The imperial Way is purely clear; ritual and music are its warp. Metal and stone hang suspended; myriad dances fill the court. Embodied forms display celebration; harmonizing pitch, sound spreads. Surpassing Martial and exceeding Huo, it takes its measure from the Six Splendors. Together advancing, retreating, yielding; transformation gradually becomes formless. Supreme harmony is proclaimed and harmoniously pervades, reaching into the hidden and dark.
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《大豫舞》歌詩
Song-poem for the Great Abundance dance
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惟天之命，符運有歸。 赫赫大晉，三后重暉。 繼明紹世，光撫九圍。 我皇紹期，遂在璿璣。 羣生屬命，奄有庶邦。 慎徽五典，玄教遐通。 萬方同軌，率土咸雍。 爰制《大豫》，宣德舞功。 淳化既穆，王道恊隆。 仁及草木，惠加昆蟲。 億兆夷人，說仰皇風。 丕顯大業，永世彌崇。
Heaven mandate alone; the talisman of fortune has its return. Brilliant great Jin—three sovereigns layered in radiance. Brightness continues from age to age; light comforts the nine domains. Our emperor takes up the season mandate and stands at the jade pivot. All living things entrust their mandate to him; suddenly he holds the myriad states. He carefully manifests the five constants; dark teaching reaches far. Ten thousand directions share the same tracks; all within the soil are harmonious. Thereupon he makes the Great Abundance dance and displays the achievement of virtue in dance. Pure transformation is already solemn; the kingly Way rises harmoniously lofty. Benevolence reaches grass and trees; favor extends to insects. The hundred million barbarian people look up with pleasure to the imperial wind. The great enterprise is greatly displayed; honored through endless ages.
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晉四廂歌十六篇成公綏造
Sixteen lodge-songs of Jin, by Cheng Gong-sui
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上壽酒，樂未央。 大晉應天慶，皇帝永無疆。
Wine for longevity is presented; joy knows no end. Great Jin answers Heaven blessing; the emperor endures without bound.
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右詩一章，王公上壽酒所用。
Above: one poem, used when kings and dukes present longevity wine.
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穆穆天子，光臨萬國。 多士盈朝，莫匪俊德。 流化罔極，王猷允塞。 嘉會置酒，嘉賓充庭。 羽旄燿辰極，鐘鼓振太清。 百辟朝三朝，彧彧明儀形。 濟濟鏘鏘，金振玉聲。
Solemn is the Son of Heaven; his light reaches ten thousand states. Officers fill the court; none lack outstanding virtue. Transforming influence flows without limit; the kingly plans are truly fulfilled. At the fine meeting wine is set; fine guests fill the court. Feather banners dazzle the celestial pole; bells and drums shake supreme clarity. A hundred nobles attend three courts, flourishing in bright ritual form. Abundant and clanging, metal shakes and jade sounds.
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禮樂具，宴嘉賓。 眉壽祚聖皇，景福惟日新。 羣后戾止，有來雝雝。 獻酬納贄，崇此禮容。 豐肴萬俎，旨酒千鍾。 嘉樂盡樂宴，福祿咸攸同。
Ritual and music are complete; fine guests are feasted. Long life blesses the sage emperor; splendid fortune renews day by day. The hosts arrive and halt; they have come in harmonious throngs. Gifts are presented and return gifts received; this ritual form is honored. Abundant viands fill ten thousand stands; fine wine fills a thousand goblets. Fine joy at the utmost feast; fortune and salary are shared alike.
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樂哉！ 天下安寧。 道化行，風俗清。 《簫韶》作，詠九成。 年豐穰，世泰平。 至治哉！ 樂無窮。 元首聰明，股肱忠。 澍豐澤，揚清風。
How joyful! All under Heaven is tranquil. The Way moves in transformation; customs are transformed and made clear. The Xiao-Shao is performed; the nine completions are intoned. Years are abundant and ripe; the age is greatly at peace. Utmost governance! Joy has no end. The head is clear and bright; arms and legs are loyal. Abundant favor moistens; the clear wind is raised.
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嘉瑞出，靈應彰。 麒麟見，鳳皇翔。 醴泉湧，流中唐。 嘉禾生，穗盈箱。 降繁祉，祚聖皇。 承天位，統萬國。 受命應期，授聖德。 四世重光，宣開洪業，景克昌，文欽明，德彌彰。 肇啟晉邦，流祚無疆。
Fine omens appear; numinous responses are manifest. The qilin appears; the phoenix soars. Sweet spring gushes; it flows through central Tang. Fine grain grows; ears fill the bins. Abundant blessing descends; the sage emperor is blessed. He receives Heaven throne and governs ten thousand states. He receives the mandate, answers the season, and confers sage virtue. Four ages layered in light; he proclaims the opening of the vast enterprise—his scene flourishes, his pattern honors brightness, his virtue grows ever more manifest. He first opens the Jin state; the flowing throne knows no bound.
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泰始建元，鳳皇龍興。 龍興伊何，享祚萬乘。 奄有八荒，化育黎蒸。 圖書煥炳，金石有徵。 德光大，道熙隆。 被四表，格皇穹。 奕奕萬嗣，明明顯融。
At Taishi Establishing Origin, phoenix and dragon rise. How does the dragon rise? He enjoys the throne of ten thousand chariots. Suddenly he holds the eight wilds and transforms and nurtures the black-haired masses. Documents and books blaze brilliant; metal and stone bear witness. Virtue light is great; the Way flourishes lofty. He covers the four quarters and reaches the august vault. Myriad heirs flourish; brightness and harmony are manifest.
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高朗令終。 保茲永祚，與天比崇。 聖皇君四海，順人應天期。 三葉合重光，泰始開洪基。 明燿參日月，功化侔四時。 宇宙清且泰，黎庶咸雝熙。 善哉雝熙。
Lofty and bright is his consummate end. May this forever throne be preserved, lofty as Heaven. The sage emperor rules the four seas, following the people and answering Heaven season. Three leaves join in layered light; Taishi opens the vast foundation. Bright radiance rivals sun and moon; achievement and transformation equal the four seasons. The cosmos is clear and at great peace; the black-haired masses are all harmoniously flourishing. How good, this harmonious flourishing!
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惟天降命，翼仁祐聖。 於穆三皇，載德彌盛。 總齊璿璣，光統七政。 百揆時序，化若神聖。 四海同風，興至仁。 濟民育物，擬陶鈞。 擬陶鈞，垂惠潤。 皇皇羣賢，峨峨英儁。 德化宣，芬芳播來胤。 播來胤，垂後昆。
Heaven alone descends the mandate, aiding benevolence and blessing the sage. Ah, solemn the three sovereigns; they bear ever more abundant virtue. They gather the jade pivot; their light governs the seven regulators. A hundred duties are seasonally ordered; transformation is like that of a spirit sage. The four seas share one wind; benevolence rises. He crosses the people and nurtures things, comparing to the pottery mold. Comparing to the pottery mold, favor hangs down and moistens. Imperial hosts of worthies; lofty outstanding talents. Virtue transforming is proclaimed; fragrance spreads to coming heirs. Spreading to coming heirs, it hangs down to later generations.
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清廟何穆穆，皇極闢四門。 皇極闢四門，萬機無不綜。 娓娓翼翼，樂不及荒，饑不遑食。 大禮既行，樂無極。
How solemn the clear temple; the imperial pole opens four gates. The imperial pole opens four gates; of ten thousand mechanisms none is not gathered. Graceful and diligent; joy does not reach excess; in hunger there is no time left to eat. Great ritual is already performed; joy has no limit.
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登崑崙，上增城。 乘飛龍，升泰清。 冠日月，佩五星。 揚虹蜺，建彗旌。 披慶雲，蔭繁榮。 鑒八極，游天庭。 順天地，和陰陽。 序四氣，燿三光。 張帝網，正皇綱。 播仁風，流惠康。 邁洪化，振靈威。 懷萬方，納九夷。 朝閶闔，宴紫微。
He ascends Kunlun and climbs the increased city. He rides the flying dragon and ascends to great clarity. He caps sun and moon and wears the five stars. He raises rainbow hong and establishes comet banners. He spreads auspicious clouds and shades abundant glory. He mirrors the eight extremities and roams the heavenly court. He follows Heaven and Earth and harmonizes yin and yang. He orders the four qi and shines the three lights. He spreads the imperial net and rectifies imperial norms. He spreads benevolent wind; favor and peace flow. He advances vast transformation and shakes numinous majesty. He cherishes ten thousand directions and receives the nine barbarians. He holds morning court at Changhe gate and feasts at Purple Subtlety.
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建五旗，羅鐘虡。 列四縣，奏《韶》《武》。 鏗金石，揚旌羽。 縱八佾，巴渝舞。 詠《雅》《頌》，和律呂。 于胥樂，樂聖主。 化蕩蕩，清風泄。 總英雄，御俊傑。 開宇宙，埽四裔。 光緝熙，美聖哲。 超百代，揚休烈，流景祚，顯萬世。
Five banners are set; bell frames are spread. Four suspended sets are arranged; Shao and Wu are performed. Metal and stone clang; banners and feathers are raised. Eight rows are released; the Ba and Yu dances are performed. Ya and Song are intoned; pitch pipes are harmonized. Ah, all rejoice; they rejoice in the sage lord. Transformation is vast; the clear wind pours forth. He gathers heroes and rules outstanding talents. He opens the cosmos and clears the four borderlands. Light gathers in brightness; the sage and wise are beautiful. Surpassing a hundred ages, he raises beautiful merit; scene and throne flow on, manifest through ten thousand ages.
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皇皇顯祖，翼世佐時。 寧濟六合，受命應期。 神武鷹揚，大化咸熙。 廓開皇衢，用成帝基。
Imperial manifest ancestor aids the age and assists the season. He tranquilly crosses the six harmonies and receives the mandate, answering the season. Spirit and martial, eagle soaring; great transformation is all bright. He broadly opens the imperial thoroughfare and thereby completes the imperial foundation.
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光光景皇，無競維烈。 匡時拯俗，休功蓋世。 宇宙既康，九域有截。 天命降監，啟祚明哲。
Light, light scene emperor—without rival, only blazing. He corrects the age and saves customs; beautiful achievement covers the age. The cosmos is already at peace; the nine domains are settled and enclosed. Heaven mandate descends as mirror; he opens the throne, bright and wise.
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穆穆烈考，克明克儁。 實天生德，誕膺靈運。 肇建帝業，開國有晉。 載德奕世，垂慶洪胤。
Solemn is the Illustrious Father—able to be bright, able to be outstanding. Truly Heaven generates his virtue; he greatly receives numinous fortune. He begins establishing the imperial enterprise and opens the state of Jin. He bears splendid virtue through the age and hangs celebration on vast heirs.
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明明聖帝，龍飛在天。 與靈合契，通德幽玄。 仰化清雲，俯育重淵。 受靈之祐，於萬斯年。
Bright sage emperor—dragon flying in Heaven. With the numinous he joins in tally; his virtue penetrates the hidden dark. Looking up he transforms clear clouds; looking down he nurtures the heavy abyss. He receives numinous blessing for ten thousand years.
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右雅樂正旦大會行禮詩十五章。
Above: fifteen poems for refined music at the New Year Day great assembly rites.
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宋四廂樂歌五篇王韶之造
Five lodge-songs of Song, by Wang Shao-zhi
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於鑠我皇，體仁包元。 齊明日月，比量乾坤。 陶甄百王，稽則黃軒。 訏謨定命，辰告四蕃。
Ah, brilliant our emperor—embodying benevolence, embracing the origin. Equal to sun and moon in brightness; matching Heaven and Earth in measure. He molds a hundred kings like pottery and examines the norm of Yellow Xuan. Grand counsel fixes the mandate; the seasons announce the four borders.
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將將蕃后，翼翼羣僚。 盛服待晨，明發來朝。 饗以八珍，樂以九《韶》。 仰祗天顏，厥猷孔昭。
Queens of the barbarian borders advance in ranks; hosts of worthies wing in attendance. In full dress they await dawn and set out bright to court. They feast on eight delicacies; joy is made with the nine Shao. Looking up they respect Heaven countenance; those plans are very bright.
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法章既設，初筵長舒。 濟濟列辟，端委皇除。 飲和無盈。 威儀有餘。 溫恭在位，敬終如初。
Law and pattern are set; the first mat spreads long. Abundant arrayed lords stand with upright bearing on the imperial steps. They drink in harmony without overflowing. Dignified bearing has surplus. Warm and respectful in position, reverent to the end as at the beginning.
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九功既歌，六代惟時。 被德在樂，宣道以詩。 穆矣太和，品物咸熙。 慶積自遠，告成在茲。
Nine achievements are already sung; six ages are timely alone. Receiving virtue in joy, they proclaim the Way with poetry. Solemn is supreme harmony; all kinds of things are bright. Celebration accumulated from afar; completion is announced here.
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右《肆夏》樂歌四章。 〈客入，於四廂振作《於鑠曲》。 皇帝當陽，四廂振作《將將曲》。 皇帝入變服，四廂振作《於鑠》《將將》二曲。 又黃鐘、太蔟二廂作《法章》《九功》二曲。〉
Above: four chapters of Si Xia music songs. 〈Guests enter; in the four lodges they perform the Ah Brilliant song. The emperor faces the sun; the four lodges perform the General General song. The emperor enters to change dress; the four lodges perform the Ah Brilliant and General General songs. Again the yellow bell and great bundle lodges perform the Law Pattern and Nine Achievements songs.〉
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大哉皇宋，長發其祥，纂系在漢，統源伊唐。 德之克明，休有烈光。 配天作極，辰居四方。
Great is Song—long issuing its auspice; its lineage gathers in Han, its source governs in Tang. Virtue able to be bright; beautiful, with blazing light. Matching Heaven he makes the pole; stars dwell in the four directions.
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皇矣我后，聖德通靈。 有命自天，誕授休禎。 龍飛紫極，造我宋京。 光宅宇宙，赫赫明明。
Imperial our sovereign—sage virtue penetrating the spirit. Having mandate from Heaven, he greatly confers fine omen. Dragon flying at the purple pole, he makes our Song capital. Light dwells in the cosmos—brilliant, bright.
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右大會行禮歌二章。 〈姑洗廂作。〉
Above: two chapters of great assembly rite songs. 〈Performed in the guxian lodge.〉
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獻壽爵，慶聖皇。 靈祚窮二儀，休明等三光。
Presenting the longevity goblet; celebrating the sage emperor. Numinous throne exhausts the two regulators; beautiful brightness equals the three lights.
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右王公上壽歌一章。 〈黃鐘廂作。〉
Above: one chapter of the lords song for presenting the longevity toast. 〈Performed in the Yellow Bell lodge.〉
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明明大宋，緝熙皇道。 則天垂化，光定天保。 天保既定，肆覲萬方。 禮繁樂富，穆穆皇皇。
Bright and glorious is great Song, gathering splendor upon the imperial Way. Following Heaven he hangs forth transformation; his light secures Heaven protection. Once Heaven protection is secured, all the realm comes to pay homage. Rites abound and music flourishes—solemn and august.
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沔彼流水，朝宗天池。 洋洋貢職，抑抑威儀。 既習威儀，亦閑禮容。 一人有則，作孚萬邦。
Broad flow the waters, gathering toward the heavenly pool of the ancestors. Vast is their tribute service, restrained their dignified bearing. Having mastered dignified bearing, they are also versed in ritual deportment. When one man holds the standard, he wins the trust of all the states.
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烝哉我皇，固天誕聖。 履端惟始，對越休慶。 如天斯久，如日斯盛。 介茲景福，永固駿命。
How sublime our emperor—Heaven itself brought forth the sage. At the year beginning he takes his stand, confronting the spirits in splendid celebration. Enduring as Heaven, flourishing as the sun. May this grand blessing be granted, securing the excellent mandate forever.
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右殿前登歌三章，別有金石。
Above: three ascending songs before the hall, with separate metal and stone instruments.
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晨羲載燿，萬物咸覩。 嘉慶三朝，禮樂備舉。 元正肇始，典章暉明。 萬方畢來賀，華裔充皇庭。 多士盈九位，俯仰觀玉聲。 恂恂俯仰，載爛其煇。 鼓鐘震天區，禮容塞皇闈。 思樂窮休慶，福履同所歸。
The morning sun rides forth in splendor; all creation beholds it. Through three auspicious reigns, rites and music are fully performed. At the New Year beginning, statutes and regulations shine forth. From every quarter they come to congratulate; Chinese and barbarian peoples fill the imperial court. Many scholars fill the nine ranks, bowing and rising to observe the jade chimes sound. With sincere bowing and rising, they bear dazzling splendor. Drums and bells shake the heavenly quarters; ritual demeanor fills the imperial gates. They think on joyous celebration to the utmost; blessings and good fortune share one destiny.
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五玉既獻，三帛是{薦豕}。 爾公爾侯，鳴玉華殿。 皇皇聖后，降禮南面。 元首納嘉禮，萬邦同歡願。 休哉！ 君臣嘉燕。 建五旗，列四縣。 樂有文，禮無倦。 融皇風，窮一變。
The five jades have been presented; the three silks are offered in sacrifice. You dukes, you marquises—your jade pendants sound in the splendid hall. Imperial and august the sage empress; she descends to perform the rites facing south. The sovereign receives the fine tribute; all the states share in joyous hope. How excellent! Ruler and ministers feast in celebration. Five banners are raised; four sets of bells are arrayed. Music has its patterns; the rites know no weariness. The imperial virtue pervades; every transformation is brought to completion.
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體至和，感陰陽。 德無不柔，繁休祥。 瑞徽璧，應嘉鐘。 舞靈鳳，躍潛龍。 景星見，甘露墜。 木連理，禾同穗。 玄化洽，仁澤敷。 極禎瑞，窮靈符。
Embodying utmost harmony, he moves yin and yang. His virtue is all-pervading; auspicious blessings abound. Auspicious emblems appear on the jade disk; the fine bell sounds in response. The spirit phoenix dances; the hidden dragon leaps. The auspicious star appears; sweet dew falls from heaven. Trees grow conjoined trunks; grain shares a single ear. The mysterious transformation spreads; benevolent grace is extended far and wide. Supreme omens of good fortune; every spiritual sign is fulfilled.
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懷荒裔，綏齊民。 荷天祐，靡不賓。 靡不賓，長世弘盛。 昭明有融，繁嘉慶。 繁嘉慶，熙帝載。 合氣成和，蒼生欣戴。 三靈恊瑞，惟新皇代。
He embraces the distant wilds; he pacifies all the people alike. He bears Heaven blessing; none fail to submit as guests. None fail to submit; his age grows grand and flourishing. Bright and luminous he harmonizes all; fine celebrations abound. Fine celebrations abound; the emperor reign is glorified. The breaths combine into harmony; the common people rejoice to bear him. The three spirits join in auspicious omens—a new imperial age.
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王道四達，流仁布德。 窮理詠乾元，垂訓順帝則。 靈化侔四時，幽誠通玄默。 德澤被八紘，乾寧軌萬國。
The kingly Way reaches in all four directions; benevolence flows and virtue spreads. He exhausts principle and chants the origin of Qian; his teachings hang down following the emperor standard. His spirit-transforming power matches the four seasons; hidden sincerity penetrates the dark silence. His virtue and grace cover the eight directions; in peace under Heaven the myriad states follow his track.
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皇猷緝，咸熙泰。 禮儀煥帝庭，要荒服遐外。 被髮襲纓冕，左袵回衿帶。 天覆地載，流澤汪濊。 聲教布濩，德光大。
The imperial design is gathered complete; all is bright and at peace. Rituals shine in the imperial court; the remote wilds submit at the distant borders. With hanging hair they don caps and crowns; their left lapels are turned as they adjust their sashes. Heaven covers and earth bears; his flowing grace is vast and boundless. His teaching spreads far and wide; his virtue and glory are great.
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開元辰，畢來王。 奉貢職，朝后皇。 鳴珩佩，觀典章。 樂王度，說徽芳。 陶盛化，游太康。 丕昭明，永克昌。
At the year opening all come as kings to court. They bear their tribute duties, attending upon the empress and emperor. Their jade pendants sound as they observe the statutes and regulations. They rejoice in the kingly measure; they speak of emblematic virtues and fragrance. Shaped by the abundant transformation, they roam in great peace. Greatly bright and clear—forever able to flourish.
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惟永初，德丕顯。 齊七政，敷五典。 彝倫序，洪化闡。 王澤流，太平始。 樹聲教，明皇紀。 和靈祇，恭明祀。 衍景祚，膺嘉祉。
In the Eternal Beginning his virtue is greatly manifest. He aligns the seven regulators; he spreads the five canons. The constant norms are ordered; the great transformation is expounded. The king grace flows forth; great peace begins. He plants his teaching; the imperial regulations shine clear. He harmonizes with the spirits; his sacrifices are reverent and bright. He extends his bright fortune; he receives fine blessings.
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禮有容，樂有儀。 金石陳，牙羽施。 邁《武》《濩》，均《咸池》。 歌《南風》，舞德稱。 文武煥，頌聲興。
Rites have their proper form; music has its proper ceremony. Metal and stone instruments are arrayed; ivory flutes and plumed standards are deployed. Surpassing the Wu and Huo dances, matching the Xianchi. They sing the South Wind; their dance is praised as virtue embodied. Civil and martial virtues shine bright; hymns rise in praise.
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王道純，德彌淑。 寧八表，康九服。 道禮讓，移風俗。 移風俗，永克融。 歌盛美，告成功。 詠徽烈，邈無窮。
The kingly Way is pure; his virtue grows ever more excellent. He brings peace to the eight directions; health to the nine domains. He leads the way in ritual yielding and transforms customs. Customs are transformed; forever able to merge in harmony. They sing of flourishing beauty and announce accomplishment. They chant his emblematic blazing glory—endless and far-reaching.
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右食舉歌十章。 〈黃鐘、太蔟二廂更作。 黃鐘作《晨羲》、《體至和》、《王道》、《開元辰》、《禮有容》五曲。 太蔟作《五玉》、《懷荒裔》、《皇猷緝》、《惟永初》、《王道純》五曲。〉
Above: ten feast-raising songs. 〈The Yellow Bell and Great Bundle lodges alternate in performance. The Yellow Bell lodge performs five pieces: Chen Xi, Embody Utmost Harmony, Kingly Way, Open Origin Chronogram, and Rites Have Form. The Great Bundle lodge performs five pieces: Five Jade, Cherish Wild Frontiers, Imperial Plan Gathered, Only Eternal Beginning, and Kingly Way Pure.〉
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宋《前舞》《後舞》歌二篇王韶之造
Two songs for Song Front Dance and Rear Dance, composed by Wang Shaozhi.
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於赫景明，天監是臨。 樂來伊陽，禮作惟陰。 歌自德富，舞由功深。 庭列宮縣，陛羅瑟琴。 翿籥繁會，笙磬諧音。 《簫韶》雖古，九成在今。 道志和聲，德音孔宣。 光我帝基，恊靈配乾。 義刑六合，化穆自然。 如彼雲漢，為章于天。 熙熙萬類，陶和當年。 擊轅中《韶》，永世弗騫。
Oh how brilliant is Jingming; Heaven regard looks down upon him. Music comes from the yang principle; rites arise from the yin. Song springs from abundant virtue; dance from the depths of achievement. In the courtyard palace bells are arrayed; on the steps se and qin are spread. Feathered pipes meet in rich assembly; sheng and chimes harmonize. Though the Xiao Shao is ancient, its nine accomplishments are realized today. The way of the will harmonizes sound; his virtuous name is greatly proclaimed. He brightens our imperial foundation; he assists the spirits and matches Heaven. Righteousness is the model for all under heaven; his transformation is solemn and natural. Like the clouds of the Milky Way, he makes his pattern in Heaven. All creation flourishes in harmony in this age. He strikes the Shao in the hub of the carriage axle—forever undiminished.
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右《前舞歌》一章。 〈晉《正德之舞》，蕤賓廂作。〉
Above: one chapter of the Front Dance Song. 〈Jin Dance of Upright Virtue; performed in the Ruibin lodge.〉
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假樂聖后，寔天誕德。 積美自中，王猷四塞。 龍飛在天，儀刑萬國。 欽明惟神，臨朝淵默。 不言之化，品物咸德。 告成于天，銘勳是勒。 翼翼厥猶，娓娓其仁。 順天剏制，因定和神。 海外有截，九圍無塵。 冕瑬司契，垂拱臨民。 乃舞《大豫》，欽若天人。 純嘏孔休，萬載彌新。
May the sage empress rejoice—truly Heaven brought forth her virtue. Beauty accumulated from within; his kingly design reaches the four quarters. The dragon flies in Heaven; he is the model for all the states. Reverent and bright, he alone is spirit; at court he is deep and silent. Without speaking he transforms; all things alike receive virtue. He announces achievement to Heaven; his merit is inscribed and carved. Assiduous in his plans, gentle in his benevolence. Following Heaven he creates the system; thereby he fixes and harmonizes the spirits. Beyond the seas he cuts off disorder; the nine domains are without dust. With cap tassels he holds the contract; with drooping arch he faces the people. Then they dance the Great Yu; reverent as Heaven and man. Pure blessing greatly excellent; for ten thousand years ever new.
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右《後舞歌》一章。 〈晉《大豫之舞》，蕤賓廂作。〉
Above: one chapter of the Rear Dance Song. 〈Jin Dance of Great Yu; performed in the Ruibin lodge.〉
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章廟樂舞歌詞 〈雜歌悉同用太廟詞，唯三後別撰。〉 殷淡造
Imperial temple music and dance song texts 〈Miscellaneous songs all use the same Grand Temple texts; only the three empresses have separately composed lyrics.〉 Composed by Yin Dan
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賓出入奏《肅成樂》歌詞二章
When guests enter and exit, Suicheng Music is performed—two chapters of song text
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彝承孝曲，恭事嚴聖。 浹天奉賮，罄壤齊慶。 司儀具序，羽容夙彰。 分枝颺烈，黼構周張。 助寶奠軒，酎珍充庭。 璆縣凝會，涓朱竚聲。 先期選禮，肅若有承。 祗對靈祉，皇慶昭膺。
Continuing filial melodies, they reverently serve the august sage. Their tribute reaches Heaven; the whole realm joins in celebration. Masters of ceremony complete the order; their feathered bearing was displayed long since. Branch banners wave blazing; embroidered patterns spread all around. They assist treasures on the mat; fine wine fills the court. Suspended bells congeal in assembly; clear vermilion tones stand forth. Before the season they select the rites; reverent as if there were one to receive. Reverent facing the spirit blessing; imperial celebration brightly received.
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尊事威儀，暉容昭敘。 迅恭神明，梁盛牲俎。 肅肅嚴宮，藹藹崇基。 皇靈降祉，百祗具司。 戒誠望夜，端列承朝。 依微昭旦，物色輕霄。 鴻慶遐鬯，嘉薦令芳。 翊帝明德，永祚流光。
Honoring service with august bearing; brilliant countenance clearly ordered. Swift reverence to the spirits; beams and stands with victims and meat. Solemn and strict the palace; lush and lofty the foundation. The imperial spirit descends blessing; the hundred spirits all attend. Admonished in sincerity they await night; in ordered ranks they receive the morning. According to the slight dawn; things take color in the light sky. Great celebration with distant fragrant wine; fine offering, fine fragrance. They assist the emperor bright virtue; forever fortune flowing light.
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牲出入奏《引牲樂》歌詞
When victims enter and exit, Victim-Leading Music is performed—song text
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維誠潔饗，維孝奠靈。 敬芬黍稷，敬滌犧牲。 騂繭在豢，載溢載豐。 以承宗祀，以肅皇衷。 蕭芳四舉，華火周傳。 神監孔昭，嘉是柔牷。
Only sincerity in pure offering; only filiality in presenting to the spirits. Reverent fragrance in millet and panicled millet; reverent cleansing of victims. Red and black victims in the pen; laden, overflowing, abundant. To continue the clan sacrifice; to solemnize the imperial heart. Fragrant herbs raised four times; splendid fire transmitted all around. The spirit inspector is greatly bright; fine is the soft victim.
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{薦豕}豆呈毛血奏《嘉{薦豕}樂》歌詞
Offered-pig beans present hair and blood; the Jia Offered-Pig Music is performed—song text
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肇禋戒祀，禮容咸舉。 六典飾文，九司昭序。 牲柔既昭，儀剛既陳。 恭滌惟清，敬事惟神。 加籩再御，兼俎重{薦豕}。 節動軒越，聲流金縣。 奕奕閟幄，娓娓嚴闈。 潔誠夕鑑，端服晨暉。 聖靈戾止，翊我皇則。 上綏四㝢，下洋萬國。 永言孝饗，孝饗有容。 儐僚賛列，肅肅雝雝。
Begin the suburban admonish sacrifice; ritual demeanor all raised. Six canons adorn text; nine offices display order. Victims soft already displayed; ceremony firm already arrayed. Reverent cleansing only pure; reverent service only to spirits. Add platters twice served; combined stands heavy with the offered pig. Sections move the hall surpassing; sound flows to metal bells. Brilliant closed canopy; gentle strict gate. Pure sincerity evening mirror; upright robes morning light. The sage spirit arrives and stops; assists our imperial standard. Above he pacifies the four seas; below the ten thousand states are vast. Forever speak filial offering; filial offering has form. Attendants assist the array; solemn and harmonious.
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右夕牲歌詞。
Above: evening victim song text.
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迎神奏《韶夏樂》歌詞
Welcoming spirits, Shaoxia Music is performed—song text
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閟宮黝黝，復殿微微。 璿除肅炤，釭璧彤煇。 黼帟神凝，玉堂嚴馨。 圜火夕燿，方水朝清。 金枝委樹，翠鐙竚縣。 渟波澄宿，華漢浮天。 恭事既夙，虔心有慕。 仰降皇靈，俯寧依胙。
The secluded palace is deep and dim; the paired halls recede in shadow. Jade steps solemn illumination; red wall cinnabar glory. Embroidered canopy spirit congealed; jade hall strict fragrance. Round fire evening blaze; square water morning clear. Gold branches droop on trees; emerald lamps standing suspended. Still waves settle the night; flower Milky Way floats heaven. Reverent service already early; sincere heart has longing. Look up to descend imperial spirit; look down to pacify relying on blessing meat.
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皇帝入廟北門奏《永至樂》歌詞
When the emperor enters the temple north gate, Yongzhi Music is performed—song text
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皇明鬯矣，孝容以昭。 鑾華羽迾，拂漢涵滈。 申申嘉夜，翊翊休朝。 行金景送，步玉風《韶》。 師承祀則，肅對禋祧。
Imperial brightness rich; filial countenance thereby displayed. Ornamented flowers, feathered procession; brushing the Milky Way, vast and deep. Extended fine night; assist rest morning. Moving metal scenery escort; stepping jade wind Shao. Master inheriting sacrifice standard; reverent facing suburban ancestor.
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太祝祼地奏登歌詞二章
Grand Invocator bare ground performs ascending song text, two chapters
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帝容承祀，練時涓日。 九重徹關，四靈賓室。 肅倡函音，庶旄委佾。 休靈告饗，嘉{薦豕}尚芬。 玉瑚飾列，桂簋昭陳。 具司選禮，翼翼振振。
Emperor countenance receiving sacrifice; refined season clear day. Nine layers penetrating gate; four spirits guest chamber. Solemn lead function sound; numerous banners entrusted rows. The resting spirit announces the feast; the fine offered pig remains fragrant. Jade hu adorn array; cassia platters clearly displayed. All masters select rites; assiduous vibrating.
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祼崇祀典，酎恭孝時。 禮無爽物，信靡媿詞。 精華孚鬯，誠監昭通。 升歌翊節，下管調風。 皇心履變，敬明尊親。 大哉孝德，至矣交神。
Bare libation honoring sacrifice canon; fine wine reverent filial season. Rites without missing things; trust without shameful words. Essence splendor sincere fragrant wine; sincerity inspector greatly penetrating. Ascending song assists sections; descending pipe adjusts wind. Imperial heart treading change; reverent bright honoring kin. Great is filial virtue; utmost reaching joining spirits.
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章皇太后神室奏《章德凱容》之樂舞歌詞
Empress Dowager Zhang spirit chamber performs Zhangde Kai Rong music and dance song text
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幽瑞浚靈，表彰嬪聖。 翊載徽文，敷光崇慶。 上緯纏祥，中維飾詠。 永屬煇猷，聯昌景命。
Hidden auspice dredging spirit; displaying emblem consort sage. Assist bearing emblem text; spreading light grand celebration. Above warp entwining auspice; middle warp adorning chant. Forever belonging brilliant plan; linked flourishing scenery mandate.
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昭皇太后神室奏《昭德凱容》之樂舞歌詞
Empress Dowager Zhao spirit chamber performs Zhaode Kai Rong music and dance song text
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明帝造：
Composed by Emperor Ming:
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表靈躔象，纉儀緯風。 膺華丹燿，登瑞紫穹。 訓形霄宇，武彰宸宮。 騰芬金會，寫德聲容。
Displaying spirit treading image; continuing ceremony warp wind. Receiving flower cinnabar blaze; ascending auspice purple vault. Instruction form in heaven universe; martial display in imperial palace. Rising fragrance gold assembly; writing virtue sound countenance.
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宣皇太后神室奏《宣德凱容》之樂舞歌詞
Empress Dowager Xuan spirit chamber performs Xuande Kai Rong music and dance song text
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明帝造：
Composed by Emperor Ming:
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天樞凝燿，地紐儷煇。 聯光騰世，炳慶翔機。 薰藹中㝢，景纏上微。 玉頌鏤德，金籥傳徽。
Heaven pivot congealing blaze; earth pivot paired glory. Linked light soaring age; brilliant celebration soaring opportunity. Fragrant mist within four seas; scenery entwining above subtle. Jade hymn carving virtue; metal key transmitting emblem.
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皇帝還東壁受福酒奏《嘉時》之樂舞詞
When the emperor returns to the east wall to receive blessing wine, Jia Shi music and dance text is performed
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福{薦豕}洽，福時昌。 皇聖膺嘉祐，帝業凝休祥。 居極秉景運，宅德瑞中王。 澄明臨四表，精華延八鄉。 洞海周聲惠，徹㝢麗乾光。 靈慶纏世祉，鴻烈永無疆。
Blessings of the offering spread in harmony; the age of blessing flourishes. The imperial sage receives fine blessings; the imperial enterprise gathers auspicious repose. Dwelling at the pole he bears the fortune of the age; dwelling in virtue he is the auspicious king at the center. Clear and bright he overlooks the four quarters; essence and splendor extend through the eight districts. His grace sounds through the sea on every side; penetrating the realm, he beautifies the light of Qian. Spiritual celebration entwines the blessings of the age; his great blaze endures without bounds.
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送神奏《昭夏》之樂舞歌詞二章
Escorting spirits, Zhaoxia Music is performed—two chapters of song text
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大孝備，盛禮豐。 神安留，嘉樂充。 旋駕聳，泛青穹。 延八虛，闢四空。 藹流景，肅行風。
Great filiality is complete; abundant rites are rich. The spirit peacefully remains; fine music fills all. The turning carriage towers; it floats upon the blue vault. It extends through the eight voids; it opens the four emptinesses. Lush flowing scenery; solemn moving wind.
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昭融教，緝風度。 戀皇靈，結深慕。 解羽縣，輟華樹。 背璿除，端玉輅。 流汪濊，慶國步。
Bright and fused is the teaching; wind measure is gathered. Longing for the imperial spirit; binding deep longing. Feathered bells are released; flowery trees are stopped. Turning back from jade steps; upright on the jade carriage. Flowing vast and boundless; celebrating the state step.
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皇帝詣便殿奏《休成》之樂歌詞
When the emperor goes to the side hall, Xiucheng Music is performed—song text
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釃醴具登，嘉俎咸{薦豕}。 饗洽誠陳，禮周樂徧。 祝詞罷祼，序容輟縣。 蹕動端庭，鑾回嚴殿。 神儀駐景，華漢亭虛。 八靈案衛，三祗解途。 翠蓋燿澄，罼奕疑震。 玉鑣息節，金輅懷音。 式誠達孝，底心肅感。 追憑皇鑒，思承淵範。 神錫懋祉，四緯昭明。 仰福帝徽，俯齊庶生。
Strained wine is all ascended; fine stands are all presented in sacrifice. The feast harmonizes; sincerity is displayed; rites are complete and music everywhere. Prayer words end the bare libation; ordered countenance stops the bells. Halting movement at the proper court; the imperial carriage returns to the strict hall. Spirit bearing stops the scenery; flower Milky Way pavilion empty. Eight spirits case guard; three august spirits release the road. Emerald canopy brilliant and clear; net pattern congealing quake. Jade bridle rests its sections; gold carriage cherishes sound. Styled in sincerity reaching filiality; the bottom of the heart feels solemn. Pursuing reliance on the imperial mirror; thinking to inherit the deep model. The spirit bestows abundant blessing; the four warp threads brightly manifest. Looking up to bless the emperor emblem; looking down to equalize common birth.
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宋書卷二十考證
Song Shu, Scroll Twenty—Textual Verification
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樂志二天郊饗神歌祀皇神。 ○祀《晉書》作禮。
Treatise on Music Two: suburban sacrifice to Heaven spirit songs, sacrificing to the august spirit. ○ Sacrifice: the Jin Shu reads Li (ritual).
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又保天年。 ○年《晉書》作命。
Also protect Heaven mandate. ○ Years: the Jin Shu reads mandate.
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地郊饗神歌整泰行。 ○行《傅鶉觚集》作坵，一本作圻。 〈臣照〉 按祭法瘞埋於泰折祭地也。 泰折即今地壇，故曰整泰折竢皇秪諸本皆誤。
Earth suburban sacrifice spirit song: Rectify Tai altar walk. ○ Walk: the Fu Guan Gu Collection reads mound; one edition reads embankment. 〈Your subject Zhao〉 According to the Record of Sacrifices: burying in Tai altar is sacrifice to Earth. Tai altar is today earth altar; thus it says rectify Tai altar await august earth spirits—all editions are wrong.
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又照若存終冥冥。 ○照《傅鶉觚集》作昭。
It gleams as if still present, yet ends in darkness. ○ Shine: the Fu Guan Gu Collection reads bright.
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天地郊夕牲歌表海炳岱。 ○《文選》作炳海表岱。
Heaven and Earth suburban evening victim song: display sea brilliant peak. ○ The Wen Xuan reads: brilliant sea display peak.
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又開元首正。 ○首正《顏延年之集》作正首。
Also open origin first month. ○ First month: the Yan Yanzhi Collection reads first month upright.
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迎神歌詩鐘石融。 ○諸本鐘下旁注闕字，一本作石，考《謝莊集》亦作石。 今據以補。
Welcoming spirit song poem: bell stone fusion. ○ All editions beside bell have missing-character note; one edition reads stone; examining the Xie Zhuang Collection also reads stone. Now supplemented accordingly.
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黃帝辭履建宅中㝢司繩御四方。○ 〈臣承蒼〉 按：《謝莊集》下注《宋書》作艮，御下注《宋書》作總，今諸本竝無作艮作總者。 盖明代重雕《宋書》復據《莊集》改此二字，然則諸史傳至今日其失真者固不知凡幾矣。
Yellow Emperor hymn: tread establishing dwelling center the cited text; rope controlling four directions. 〈Your subject Cheng Cang〉 According to: the Xie Zhuang Collection notes below Song Shu reads gen; controlling notes below Song Shu reads total—today all editions together have neither reading gen nor total. Probably the Ming re-cut edition of the Song shu again changed these two characters on the basis of the Zhuang Collection; if so, who can know how many passages in the histories transmitted to the present have lost their original form?
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白帝辭浹地奉渥罄宇承秋靈。 ○《謝莊集》秋下注云《宋書》作帝。
White Emperor hymn: soaking earth bearing moisture; exhausting realm receiving autumn spirit. ○ The Xie Zhuang Collection notes below autumn: Song Shu reads emperor.
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安臺新福歌曲我功既定。 ○我功《王粲集》作武功。
Peaceful Platform New Blessing song melody: my achievement already fixed. ○ My achievement: the Wang Can Collection reads martial achievement.
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窮武篇然後得光大。 ○得《傅鶉觚集》作德。
Exhausting martial chapter then obtaining great bright. ○ Obtaining: the Fu Guan Gu Collection reads virtue.
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祠征西將軍登歌綏于孫子。 ○于《傅鶉觚集》作予。
Sacrifice to General Who Pacifies the West ascending song: pacify at Sunzi. ○ At: the Fu Guan Gu Collection reads I.
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祠潁川府君登歌享祀永年。 ○祀《晉書》作祚。
Sacrifice to Lord of Yingchuan ascending song: enjoy sacrifice eternal years. ○ Sacrifice: the Jin Shu reads fortune.
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祠景皇帝登歌克明克哲。○ 〈臣承蒼〉 按：哲有制音與下畏叶。
Sacrifice to Emperor Jing ascending song: able bright able wise. 〈Your subject Cheng Cang〉 According to: wise has regulated sound rhyming with below fear.
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祠文皇帝登歌允文文皇。○ 〈臣承蒼〉 按：皇疑作祖與下武為韻。
Ascending song for the sacrifice to Emperor Wen: truly refined was Emperor Wen. 〈Your subject Cheng Cang〉 According to: emperor suspected to read ancestor rhyming with below martial.
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祠廟饗神歌禮有儀樂有則。 ○南本此句下有舞象功歌詠德神胥樂兮十字。
Temple sacrifice spirit song: rites have ceremony, music has standard. ○ Southern edition below this sentence has ten characters: dance elephant achievement song chant virtue spirit all rejoice.
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歌世祖武皇帝應期登神。 ○神一本作禪。 食舉東西廂樂詩第九章德洽無疆旁生穆穆。 ○生一本作作 〈臣照〉 按：《書》云旁作穆穆，迓衡則作字是。
Song to Emperor Wu responding to period ascending spirit. ○ Spirit: one edition reads abdication. Feast music for the eastern and western halls, poem nine: his virtue harmonized without limit, giving rise on every side to solemn reverence. ○ Birth: one edition reads make 〈Your subject Zhao〉 Note: the Documents says “on every side creating solemn reverence”; in the phrase “welcoming balance,” the reading “make” is correct.
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食舉歌第十章牙羽施。 ○牙一本誤干，《詩》崇牙樹羽則牙字是。
Feast-raising song chapter ten: ivory and plumes deployed. ○ Ivory: one edition wrongly reads dry; the Odes lofty tooth tree feather then ivory character is correct.
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前舞歌義形六合。 ○義一本作儀 〈臣承蒼〉 按：如義字作儀形字即應作刑。
Front dance song: righteousness form six unions. ○ Righteousness: one edition reads ceremony 〈Your subject Cheng Cang〉 According to: if righteousness character reads ceremony, form character then should read punishment.