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禮樂三○郊祀樂章成宗大德六年，合祭天地五方帝樂章：降神，奏《乾寧之曲》，六成：
Rites and Music III ○ Hymns for the Suburban Sacrifice. In Chengzong’s sixth Dade year, music for the joint offering to Heaven and Earth and the Five Directional Sovereigns: at the descent of the spirits, 《The Suite of Tranquil Peace》 is played in six sections:
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圜鐘宮三成
Round-bell gong mode, three movements.
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惟皇上帝，監德昭明。 祀考承天，治底隆平。 孝思維則，禋祀薦誠。 神其降格，萬福來並。 黃鐘角一成 〈（詞同前。）〉 太簇徵一成 〈（詞同前。）〉
O sovereign Lord on High, who watches over virtue in radiant clarity. We sacrifice to the ancestors and receive Heaven’s mandate, until rule attains great peace. Filial devotion is our model; in the suburban rite we offer our utmost sincerity. May the spirits descend to us, and every blessing gather as one. Yellow Bell, jue mode, one movement. (The text is the same as before.) Grand Cluster, zhi mode, one movement. (The text is the same as before.)
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姑洗羽一成 〈（詞同前。）〉 初獻盥洗，奏《肅寧之曲》：黃鐘宮
Maiden Wash, yu mode, one movement. (The text is the same as before.) At the first offering’s ablution, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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明水在下，鐘鼓既奏。 有孚颙若，陟降左右。 辟公處之，多士稞將。 吉蠲以祭，上帝其饗。 初獻升降，奏《肅寧之曲》：大呂宮
The sacred water stands below; bells and drums have sounded. In reverent trust, solemnly, we ascend and descend on either side. The sovereign presides; many officers bear the libation forward. Purified for the rite we sacrifice; may the Lord on High accept the feast. As the first offering ascends and descends, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Great Lu, gong mode.
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禋祀孔肅，盥薦初升。 攝齊恭敬，以薦惟馨。 肅雝多士，來格百靈。 降福受厘，萬世其承。 奠玉幣，奏：大呂宮
The suburban rite is deeply solemn; washed and offered, the first gift ascends. With gathered hem and reverent bearing, we offer what is fragrant alone. Solemn and harmonious, the host of officers; come, O hundred spirits, draw near. Send down blessings; grant favor that ten thousand generations may inherit. Presenting jade and silken offerings, the music plays: Great Lu, gong mode.
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宗祀配饗，肇舉明禋。 嘉玉既設，量幣斯陳。 惟德格天，惟誠感神。 於萬斯年，休命用申。 迎俎，奏《豐寧之曲》：黃鐘宮
The ancestral rite with paired offerings begins the bright suburban sacrifice. The fine jade is laid out; measured silks are now arrayed. By virtue alone we reach Heaven; by sincerity alone we move the spirits. For ten thousand years may the glorious mandate be proclaimed anew. As the offering stand is brought in, 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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有碩斯俎，有滌斯牲。 鑾刀屢奏，血膋載升。 禮崇繭栗，氣達尚腥。 上帝臨止，享於克誠。 酌獻，奏《嘉寧之曲》：大呂宮
A great stand is set; the victims have been washed clean. The sacred knife strikes again and again; blood and suet are lifted up. The rite exalts the cocoon and chestnut; the essence rises, for raw savor is still prized. The Lord on High draws near; in perfect sincerity He accepts the feast. Pouring the libation, 《The Suite of Fine Peace》 is played: Great Lu, gong mode.
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崇崇泰畤，穆穆昊穹。 神之格思，祇蚃斯通。 犧尊載列，黃流在中。 酒既和止，萬福攸同。 亞獻，奏《咸寧之曲》：黃鐘宮
Towering stands the Grand Altar; solemn and vast is the azure dome. The spirits draw near; in reverent response communion is made. Sacrificial goblets stand in rows; amber liquor fills them within. The wine is tempered and ready; every blessing is joined as one. At the second offering, 《The Suite of Universal Peace》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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六成既闋，三獻雲終。 神其醉止，穆穆雍雍。 和風慶雲，賁我郊宮。 受茲祉福，億載無窮。 終獻 〈（詞同前。）〉 徹籩豆，奏《豐寧之曲》：
The six movements have ended; the three offerings, it seems, are complete. May the spirits drink their fill and rest, in solemn, harmonious peace. Harmonious winds and auspicious clouds adorn our suburban shrine. Receiving this blessing and grace, for endless myriads of years. Final offering. (The text is the same as before.) As the baskets and stands are withdrawn, 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played:
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大呂宮
Great Lu, gong mode.
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禋禮既備，神具宴矣。 籩豆有楚，廢徹不遲。 多士駿奔，樂且有儀。 乃錫純嘏，永佐丕基。 送神奏：圜鐘宮
The suburban rite is complete; the spirits have fully feasted. Baskets and stands stand in good order; nothing delays the withdrawal. Officers hurry forward with eager step, joyous yet in proper form. Then pure blessing is granted, to uphold the great foundation forever. As the spirits are sent off, the music plays: Round-bell gong mode.
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殷祀既畢，靈馭載旋。 禮洽和應，降福自天。 動植咸若，陰陽不愆。 明明天子，億萬斯年。 望燎奏：黃鐘宮
The full sacrifice is done; the spirit carriage wheels homeward. Rite and harmony answer one another; blessings descend from Heaven. All that moves and grows is as it should be; yin and yang keep their balance. The radiant Son of Heaven—may he reign for endless myriads of years. At the burning-offering rite, the music plays: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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享申百禮，慶洽百靈。 奠玉高壇，燔柴廣庭。 祥光達曙，粲若景星。 神之降福，萬國咸寧。 大德九年以後，定擬親祀樂章：皇帝入中壝：
The offering fulfills a hundred rites; celebration joins a hundred spirits. Jade is laid on the high altar; firewood burns in the broad courtyard. Auspicious light reaches the dawn, bright as the Banner star. The spirits send down blessing; every realm finds peace. After the ninth Dade year, music was set for sacrifices the emperor performed in person: as the emperor enters the inner enclosure:
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黃鐘宮
Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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赫赫有臨，洋洋在上。 克配皇祖，於穆來饗。 肇此大禋，乾文弘朗。 被袞圜丘，巍巍玄象。 皇帝盥洗：黃鐘宮
Majestically He draws near, vast and sovereign on high. Fit to stand beside the imperial ancestor, He comes in solemn state to feast. This great suburban rite begins; Heaven’s pattern shines broad and clear. Robed at the Round Mound, the dark heavens tower in grandeur. The emperor’s ablution: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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翼翼孝思，明德洽禮。 功格玄穹，有光帝始。 著我精誠，潔茲薦洗。 幣玉攸奠，永集嘉祉。 皇帝升壇： 〈（降同。）〉 大呂宮
With careful filial devotion, bright virtue perfects the rites. Merit reaches the azure vault; light shines at the Lord’s first dawn. I show forth my utmost sincerity and purify this offering wash. Silks and jade are set in place, that blessing may gather forever. The emperor ascends the altar: (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) Great Lu, gong mode.
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天行惟健，盛德禦天。 日月龍章，筍虡宮縣。 槁鞂尚明，禮璧蒼圜。 神之格思，香升燔煙。 降神，奏《天成之曲》：圜鐘宮三成
Heaven moves with unceasing vigor; great virtue governs the sky. Sun and moon, dragon banners, bamboo frames and bell racks hang at the palace. Drums of dried hide gleam bright; azure round jade bi mark the rite. The spirits draw near; incense rises in curling smoke. At the descent of the spirits, 《The Suite of Heaven’s Fulfillment》 is played: Round-bell gong mode, three movements.
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烝哉皇元，丕承帝眷。 報本貴誠，於郊殷薦。 槁鞂載陳，雲門六變。 神之格思，來處來燕。 黃鐘角一成大簇徵一成
How vast is Great Yuan, inheriting the Lord’s gracious favor. To repay our origin we prize sincerity; at the suburbs we offer abundantly. Drums of dried hide are set in array; the Cloud Gate dance has six changes. The spirits draw near, coming to dwell, coming to feast. Yellow Bell, jue mode, one movement; Grand Cluster, zhi mode, one movement.
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姑洗羽一成 〈（詞並同前。）〉 初獻盥洗，奏《隆成之曲》：黃鐘宮
Maiden Wash, yu mode, one movement. (The text is entirely the same as before.) At the first offering’s ablution, 《The Suite of Lofty Fulfillment》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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肇禋南郊，百神受職。 齊潔惟先，匪馨於稷。 乃沃乃盥，祠壇是陟。 上帝監觀，其儀不忒。 初獻升壇， 〈（降同。）〉 奏《隆成之曲》：大呂宮
The suburban rite begins at the southern altar; a hundred spirits take up their charge. Purification comes first; it is not fragrance in grain alone that matters. We pour and wash, then ascend the altar of sacrifice. The Lord on High watches; the rite is without flaw. First offering ascending the altar, (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) 《The Suite of Lofty Completion》 is played: Great Lu, gong mode.
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於穆圜壇，陽郊奠位。 孔惠孔時，吉蠲為饎。 降登祗若，百禮既至。 願言居歆，允集熙事。 奠玉幣， 〈（正配位同。）〉 奏《欽成之曲》：黃鐘宮
How august is the round altar; at the southern suburb we establish the ritual positions. Greatly gracious, greatly timely — with auspicious purification we prepare the offering. We descend and ascend in reverent obedience; every rite is complete. May the spirits deign to savor; all glorious rites are duly gathered. Laying out jade and silks, (Same as for the principal and consort positions.) 《The Suite of Reverent Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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謂天蓋高，至誠則格。 克祀克禋，駿奔百辟。 制幣斯陳，植以蒼璧。 神其降康，俾我來益。 司徒捧俎，奏《寧成之曲》：黃鐘宮
Heaven, we know, arches high — yet utmost sincerity wins access. We perform the sacrifices and suburban rites; the hundred lords press forward in haste. The ritual silks are laid out, topped with the blue-green jade disc. May the spirits descend in blessing and grant us their bounty. The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; 《The Suite of Tranquil Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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我牲既潔，我俎斯實。 笙鏞克諧，籩豆有飶。 神來宴矣，歆茲明德。 永錫繁禧，如幾如式。 昊天上帝位酌獻，奏《明成之曲》：黃鐘宮
Our offerings are purified; our trays are heaped full. Pipes and bells strike harmony; baskets and stands waft fragrance. The spirits come to feast and savor our bright virtue. Grant lasting blessings in abundance, in proper measure and form. At the August Heaven the Lord on High position, during the libation, 《The Suite of Bright Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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於昭昊天，臨下有赫。 陶匏薦誠，馨聞在德。 酌言獻之，上靈是格。 降福孔偕，時萬時億。 皇地祇位酌獻：大呂宮
Glorious is August Heaven, radiant in majesty over all below. Pottery and gourds present our sincerity; true fragrance is heard in virtue alone. With libation we offer; the spirits on high draw near. Blessings descend in full measure — ten thousand times, a hundred million times over. At the August Earth Spirit position, during the libation: Great Lu, gong mode.
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至哉坤元，與天同德。 函育群生，玄功莫測。 合饗圜壇，舊典時式。 申錫無疆，聿寧皇國。 太祖位酌獻：黃鐘宮
Utmost is the origin of Earth, sharing Heaven's virtue. It enfolds and nurtures all living beings; its profound merit cannot be fathomed. Together we feast at the round altar, following the ancient rites in their season. Grant blessing without limit, and thereby bring peace to the imperial realm. At the Founding Ancestor position, during the libation: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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禮大報本，郊定天位。 皇皇神祖，反始克配。 至德難名，玄功宏濟。 帝典式敷，率育攸塈。 皇帝飲福：大呂宮
The great rite repays the origin; at the suburban altar Heaven's position is fixed. Our glorious divine ancestor, returning to the source, worthily shares the altar. Virtue beyond naming, profound merit that broadly sustains all. The imperial canon is spread as law; he leads nurture to every place. The Emperor receives the blessing wine: Great Lu, gong mode.
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特牲享誠，備物循質。 上帝居歆，百神受職。 皇武昭宣，孝祀芬。 萬福攸同，下民陰騭。 皇帝出入小次：黃鐘宮
A single victim in sincere offering; all items kept to what is essential. The Lord on High deigns to savor; a hundred spirits take up their charge. Imperial martial glory resounds; filial sacrifice is fragrant. All blessings gather as one; the people below receive hidden support. As the Emperor enters and leaves the side pavilion: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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惟天為大，惟帝饗帝。 以配祖考，肅贊靈祉。 定極崇功，永我昭事。 升中於天，象物畢至。 文舞退，武舞進，奏《和成之曲》：黃鐘宮
Heaven alone is great; the Emperor feasts the Lord on High. Matching ancestors and forefathers, we reverently assist the spiritual blessings. We fix the supreme height and exalt his merit; may our bright service endure forever. We ascend the central peak toward Heaven; every symbolic offering is complete. The civil dancers withdraw and the martial dancers advance; 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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羽籥既竣，載揚玉戚。 一弛一張，匪舒匪棘。 八音克諧，萬舞有奕。 永觀厥成，純嘏是錫。 亞終獻，奏《和成之曲》：黃鐘宮
The feathered pipers have finished; now the jade axes are brandished. Now slackening, now taut — neither slack nor strained. The eight sounds strike harmony; the myriad dancers move with splendor. May we forever witness this fulfillment; pure blessing is granted. At the second and final offerings, 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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有嚴郊禋，恭陳幣玉。 大喜是承，載祗載肅。 上帝居歆，馨香既飫。 惠我無疆，介以景福。 徹籩豆，奏《寧成之曲》：大呂宮
Solemn is the suburban rite; we reverently present silks and jade. We receive this great joy, reverent and solemn throughout. The Lord on High deigns to savor; the fragrant offering is fully enjoyed. Bless us without limit; grant us a glorious blessing. As the baskets and stands are withdrawn, 《The Suite of Tranquil Completion》 is played: Great Lu, gong mode.
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三獻攸終，六樂斯遍。 既右享之，徹其有踐。 洋洋在上，默默靈眷。 明禋告成，於皇錫羨。 送神，奏《天成之曲》：圜鐘宮
The three offerings are complete; the six pieces of music have all been played. Having assisted at the feast, we withdraw what was laid before them. Vastly they preside above; silently the spirits look on with favor. The bright suburban rite is declared complete; glorious bounty is bestowed. As the spirits are sent off, 《The Suite of Heaven's Completion》 is played: Round-bell gong mode.
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神之來歆，如在左右。 神保聿歸，靈斿先後。 恢恢上圓，無聲無臭。 日監孔昭，思皇多祐。 望燎，奏《隆成之曲》：黃鐘宮
When the spirits come to savor us, they seem at our left and right. The spirit guardian now departs; spirit banners lead and follow. Vast is the circle above — without sound, without scent. Daily watching in brilliant clarity; may we think on the august and receive much aid. At the burning-offering rite, 《The Suite of Lofty Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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熙事備成，禮文郁郁。 紫煙聿升，靈光下燭。 神人樂康，永膺戩谷。 祚我丕平，景命有仆。 皇帝出中壝：黃鐘宮
Glorious rites are fully complete; the ritual pattern shines in splendor. Purple smoke rises; spirit light shines down from above. Spirits and people rejoice in peace, forever receiving abundant blessings. Grant us great peace; our glorious mandate has faithful servants. As the Emperor leaves the inner enclosure: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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泰壇承光，寥廓玄曖。 暢我揚明，饗儀惟大。 九服敬宣，聲教無外。 皇拜天祐，照臨斯屆。 宗廟樂章
The great altar catches the light; the vast heavens glow dim and deep. We spread clarity and brightness; the feast rite is supreme in grandeur. The nine domains reverently proclaim; voice and teaching reach every border. The Emperor bows to Heaven's blessing; radiant oversight reaches this moment. Hymns for the Ancestral Temple.
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世祖中統四年至至元三年，七室樂章： 〈（《太常集禮槁》雲，此系卷牘所載。）〉 太祖第一室：
From Shizu's fourth Zhongtong year through his third Zhiyuan year, hymns for the seven chambers: (The Draft 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that this set comes from the archival records.) Founding Ancestor, first chamber:
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天垂靈顧，地獻中方。 帝力所拓，神武莫當。 陽溪昧谷，咸服要荒。 昭孝明禋，神祖皇皇。 太宗第二室：
Heaven bends with spiritual regard; Earth offers the central square. The imperial force he spread; his divine martial prowess none could withstand. From the Bright Stream to the Dark Valley, all the far borders submit. He showed filial piety in the bright suburban rite; the divine ancestor shines gloriously. Taizong, second chamber:
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和林勝域，天邑地宮。 四方賓貢，南北來同。 百司分置，胄教肇崇。 潤色祖業，德仰神宗。 睿宗第三室：
Karakorum's splendid domain — a city of Heaven, a palace of Earth. Guest and tribute came from the four quarters; north and south arrived as one. A hundred offices were established in division; military education was first exalted. He polished the ancestral enterprise; his virtue looks up to the divine forebear. Ruizong, third chamber:
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珍符默授，疇昔自天。 爰生聖武，寶祚開先。 霓旌回狩，龍駕遊仙。 追遠如生，皇慕颙然。 皇伯考術赤第四室：
A precious token was silently granted from Heaven long ago. Sacred martial prowess was born; the precious throne was opened first. Rainbow banners return from the royal progress; the dragon carriage roams among the immortals. We honor the distant dead as if they lived; the Emperor's longing is solemn and deep. Imperial honored uncle-father Jochi, fourth chamber:
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威武鷹揚，冢位克當。 從龍遠拓，千萬里疆。 誕總虎旅，駐壓西方。 航海梯山，東西來王。 皇伯考察合帶第五室：
Martial might soared like a hawk; he worthily filled the ancestral place. Following the dragon, he pushed far outward — realms of ten thousand thousand li. He was born to command tiger hosts, stationed to hold the western lands. By sea and by mountain path, rulers east and west came to pay homage. Imperial honored uncle-father Chagatai, fifth chamber:
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雄武軍威，滋多歷年。 深謀遠略，協贊惟專。 流沙西域，餞日東邊。 百國畏服，英聲赫然。 定宗第六室：
Heroic martial might and army prestige grew through many years. Deep counsel and far-reaching strategy — his joint assistance was wholly devoted. From the shifting sands of the Western Regions to the eastern marches where the sun is seen off. A hundred states feared and submitted; his heroic fame blazed resplendent. Dingzong, sixth chamber:
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三朝承休，恭己優遊。 欽繩祖武，其德聿修。 帝慭錫壽，德澤期周。 蠲饎惟薌，祈饗於幽。 憲宗第七室：
Through three reigns he received Heaven's rest; reverent and self-restrained, he lived at ease. Reverently he continued the ancestral path; his virtue was richly cultivated. Heaven was willing to grant him long life; his virtue and grace reached fullness. Pure offerings, fragrant alone — we pray for feast in the hidden realm. Xianzong, seventh chamber:
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龍躍潛居，風雲會通。 知民病苦，軫念宸衷。 夔門之旅，繼誌圖功。 俎豆敬祭，華儀孔隆。
Like a dragon leaping from hidden depths, wind and clouds joined in harmony. He knew the people's suffering; the imperial heart was deeply troubled for them. The campaign to Kuimen Pass — continuing the resolve to win merit. With sacrificial vessels we offer reverent rites; the splendid ceremony is grand indeed.
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至元四年至十七年，八室樂章： 〈（《太常集禮》雲，周馭所藏《儀註》所錄舞節同。）〉 迎神，奏《來成之曲》，九成：黃鐘宮三成
From the fourth through seventeenth Zhiyuan years, hymns for the eight chambers: (The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that the dance movements recorded in the 《Ritual Notes》 in Zhou Yu's collection are the same.) At the welcoming of the spirits, 《The Suite of Attained Completion》 is played in nine movements: Yellow Bell, gong mode, three movements.
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齊明盛服，翼翼靈眷。 禮備多儀，樂成九變。 烝烝孝心，若聞且見。 蚃端臨，來寧來燕。 大呂角二成 〈（詞同黃鐘。）〉 大簇徵二成 〈（詞同黃鐘。）〉
Purified and bright in full regalia, we attend carefully to the spirits' favor. The rites are complete in every observance; the music reaches its nine changes. Filial devotion overflows, as though the spirits hear and see. In reverent communion they draw near, coming to dwell, coming to feast. Great Lu, jue mode, two movements. (The text is the same as Yellow Bell.) Grand Cluster, zhi mode, two movements. (The text is the same as Yellow Bell.)
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應鐘羽二成 〈（詞同黃鐘。）〉
Respond Bell, yu mode, two movements. (The text is the same as Yellow Bell.)
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初獻盥洗，奏《肅成之曲》： 〈（再詣盥洗同。 至大以後，名《順成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 無射宮
At the first offering's ablution, 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》 is played: (The second visit to the ablution is the same. (After the Zhi Da era, it was titled 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) Pitchless, gong mode.
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天德維何，如水之清。 維水內耀，配彼天明。 以滌以濯，犧象光晶。 孝思維則，式薦忱誠。 初獻升殿，登歌樂奏《肅成之曲》： 〈（降同。）〉 夾鐘宮
What is Heaven's virtue? Clear as water. Water shines within, matching Heaven's radiant light. We rinse and wash; the ritual vessels gleam bright. Filial devotion is our model; thus we offer heartfelt sincerity. As the first offering ascends the hall, elevated-chant music plays 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》: (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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祀事有嚴，太官有侐。 陟降靡違，禮容翼翼。 籩豆旅陳，鐘磬翕繹。 於昭吉蠲，神保是格。 司徒捧俎，奏《嘉成之曲》： 〈（別本所錄親祀樂章詞同。）〉
The sacrifice is deeply solemn; the Grand Steward keeps order. Ascent and descent without wavering; ritual bearing carefully composed. Baskets and stands stand in rows; bells and chimes sound as one. How bright the auspicious purification; the spirit protector draws near. The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; 《The Suite of Fine Completion》 is played: (The text recorded in the alternate version for personally conducted sacrifice music is the same.)
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無射宮
Pitchless, gong mode.
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色純體全，三犧五牲。 鸞刀屢奏，毛炰唆羹。 神具厭飫，聽我磬聲。 居歆有永，胡考之寧。 烈祖第一室，奏《開成之曲》：無射宮
Pure in hue and whole in form — the three sacrificial beasts and five victims. Ornate knives flash again and again; singed fur, rich broth drawn forth. May the spirits be fully satisfied; heed our stone chimes. May they dwell in savor forever; great peace for our forefathers. Illustrious Ancestor, first chamber: 《The Suite of Opening Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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於皇烈祖，積厚流長。 大勛未集，燮伐用張。 篤生聖嗣，奄有多方。 錫我景福，萬世無疆。 太祖第二室，奏《武成之曲》：無射宮
O august Illustrious Ancestor — merit piled deep, flowing far. Great merit was not yet complete; auxiliary campaigns were launched. A sacred heir was truly born; he suddenly held many lands. Grant us glorious blessing — endless through ten thousand ages. Founding Ancestor, second chamber: 《The Suite of Martial Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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天扶昌運，混一中華。 爰有真人，奮起龍沙。 祭天開宇，亙海為家。 肇修禋祀，萬世無涯。 太宗第三室，奏《文成之曲》：無射宮
Heaven upheld a flourishing destiny; he unified All-under-Heaven. Then arose the True Man, stirring from the Dragon Sands. He sacrificed to Heaven and opened the realm; seas everywhere became his domain. He first established the suburban rites; his line without end through the ages. Taizong, third chamber: 《The Suite of Literary Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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纂成前烈，底定丕圖。 禮文簡省，禁網寬疏。 還風太古，躋世華胥。 三靈順協，四海無虞。 皇伯考術赤第四室，奏《弼成之曲》：無射宮
He carried on former brilliance and settled the great design. Ritual was simplified; prohibitions were broad and lenient. Customs returned to primordial age; the world rose to an age of peace. Heaven, Earth, and humanity harmonized; the four seas knew no trouble. Imperial honored uncle-father Jochi, fourth chamber: 《The Suite of Assisting Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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神支挺秀，右壤疏封。 創業艱難，相我祖宗。 敘親伊邇，論功亦崇。 春秋祭祀，萬世攸同。 皇伯考察合帶第五室，奏《協成之曲》：無射宮
A divine branch stood outstanding; the western lands received his fief. The founding enterprise was hard; he aided our ancestors. Kinship was ranked close at hand; his merit too was exalted. Spring and autumn sacrifices — the same through ten thousand ages. Imperial honored uncle-father Chagatai, fifth chamber: 《The Suite of Coordinated Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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玉牒期親，神支懿屬。 論德疏封，展親分玉。 相我祖宗，風櫛雨沐。 昔同其勞，今共茲福。 睿宗第六室，奏《明成之曲》：無射宮
By the jade genealogy he was near kin; an honored branch of the divine line. Virtue was weighed and fiefs granted; kinship was extended and honors shared. He aided our ancestors, weathering wind and rain. Once he shared their labor; now he shares this blessing. Ruizong, sixth chamber: 《The Suite of Bright Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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神祖創業，爰著戎衣。 聖考撫軍，代行天威。 河南底定，江北來歸。 貽謀翼子，奕葉重輝。 定宗第七室，奏《熙成之曲》：無射宮
The divine forebear founded the enterprise; then he took up arms. The sacred father commanded the armies, bearing Heaven's awe in his stead. The lands south of the River were settled; the north of the River submitted. He left counsel to wing his heirs; generation after generation renewed glory. Dingzong, seventh chamber: 《The Suite of Radiant Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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嗣承丕祚，累洽重熙。 堂構既定，垂拱無為。 邊庭閑暇，田里安綏。 歆茲禋祀，萬世攸宜。 憲宗第八室，奏《威成之曲》：無射宮
He inherited the great throne; harmony piled high, brilliance renewed. The hall was already built; he ruled with folded hands and effortless ease. The borders were at rest; fields and hamlets knew peace. May they savor this suburban rite — fitting for ten thousand ages. Xianzong, eighth chamber: 《The Suite of Majestic Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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羲馭未出，螢爝騰光。 大明麗天，群陰披攘。 百神受職，四海寧康。 愔愔靈韶，德音不忘。
Before the sun-chariot rose, torchlight leaped bright. Great brilliance lit the sky; all darkness was driven back. A hundred spirits took their posts; the four seas knew peace. Gentle spirit-music sounds; his virtuous fame is not forgotten.
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文舞退，武舞進，奏《和成之曲》： 〈（別本所錄親祀樂章詞同。）〉 無射宮
The civil dancers withdraw and the martial dancers advance; 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》 is played: (The text recorded in the alternate version for personally conducted sacrifice music is the same.) Pitchless, gong mode.
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天生五材，孰能去兵。 恢張弘業，我祖天聲。 干戈曲盤，濯濯厥靈。 於赫七德，展也大成。 亞獻行禮，奏《順成之曲》： 〈（終獻詞律同。）〉 無射宮
Heaven gave the five materials — who can do away with arms? Grandly he spread the enterprise; our forebear — Heaven's own thunder. Spear and shield wheel and coil; bright shines his sacred power. How glorious the seven virtues — fully unfolded in great completion. At the second offering the rite is performed; 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》 is played: (The lyrics and meter for the final offering are the same.) Pitchless, gong mode.
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幽通神明，所重精禋。 清宮肅肅，百禮具陳。 九韶克諧，八佾兟兟。 靈光昭答，天休日申。 徹籩豆，登歌樂奏《豐成之曲》：夾鐘宮
Dark paths reach the spirits and gods — what matters is refined ritual sacrifice. The pure halls stand solemn; every rite is fully arrayed. The Nine Shao harmonize perfectly; eight ranks of dancers move with graceful abundance. Spiritual light answers clearly; Heaven's blessings grow day by day. As the baskets and stands are withdrawn, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Abundant Completion》: Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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豆籩芬，金石鏘鏗。 禮終三獻，樂奏九成。 有嚴執事，進徹無聲。 神保聿歸，萬福來寧。 送神，奏《來成之曲》： 〈（或作《保成》。）〉 黃鐘宮
Baskets and stands emit fragrance; bells and stones ring clear. The rite ends with three offerings; the music plays in nine sections. Strict attendants carry out their duties; advancing and withdrawing in silence. May the guardian spirits return; may all blessing come in peace. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Attained Completion》 is played: (Some versions give the title 《The Suite of Preserved Completion》.) Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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神主在室，神靈在天。 禮成樂，神返幽玄。 降福冥冥，百順無愆。 於皇孝思，於萬斯年。
The spirit tablets remain in the hall; the spirits dwell in Heaven. Rites and music are complete; the spirits return to the dark beyond. Blessings descend unseen; all auspicious affairs are without flaw. How great filial devotion — for endless generations to come.
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至元十八年冬十月，世祖皇后祔廟酌獻樂章： 〈（《太常集禮》雲，卷牘所載。）〉 黃鐘宮
In the tenth month of winter, Zhiyuan year 18 — music for libation at the enshrinement of Emperor Shizu's Empress in the ancestral temple: (The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that this comes from the archival records.) Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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徽柔懿哲，溫默靖恭。 範儀宮閫，任姒同風。 敷天寧謐，內助多功。 淑德祔廟，萬世昌隆。
Gracefully gentle, virtuous and wise; warm yet silent, tranquil and reverent. A model of ritual propriety within the inner palace; she matched Ren and Si in virtue. She spread Heaven's peace; within the palace her help bore much fruit. With virtuous merit enshrined in the temple, prosperity will endure for endless ages.
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親祀禘祫樂章： 〈（未詳年月。 《太常集禮》雲，別本所錄。 以時考之，疑至元三年以前擬用，詳見《制樂始末》。）〉 皇帝入門，宮縣奏《順成之曲》：
Music for personally conducted di and xia sacrifices: (The date is not recorded. The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that it is taken from an alternate version. (Judging by the period, it was likely drafted for use before Zhiyuan year 3; see 《The Origins and Completion of Music-Making》 for details.) As the Emperor enters the gate, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》:
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無射宮
Pitchless, gong mode.
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熙熙雍雍，六合大同。 維皇有造，典禮會通。 金奏王夏，祗款神宮。 感格如響，嘉氣來叢。 皇帝升殿，奏《順成之曲》：夾鐘宮
Joy flows everywhere in harmony; the six directions share one great unity. The sovereign alone brought forth the rite; canonical ceremonies unite all in accord. Metal bells sound the Royal Xia; reverently we approach the spirit hall. The spirits are moved as if to answer; auspicious vapors gather round. As the Emperor ascends the hall, 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》 is played: Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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皇明燭幽，沿時制作。 宗廟之威，降登時若。 趨以采茨，聲容有恪。 曰藝曰文，監茲衎樂。
Imperial brilliance lights the dark; institutions follow the proper season. The ancestral temple stands in splendor; each ascent and descent is perfectly timed. We advance to the tune of "Cai Ci"; bearing and voice are full of reverence. Whether in art or in letters, behold this joyous music.
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皇帝詣罍洗，宮縣奏《順成之曲》： 〈（《太常集禮》雲，至元四年用此曲，名曰《肅成》。 至大以後用此，詞律同。）〉 無射宮
As the Emperor proceeds to the libation-vessel ablution, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》: (The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that in Zhiyuan year 4 this piece was used under the title 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》. (After the Zhi Da era this was used; the text and meter are the same.) Pitchless, gong mode.
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酌彼行潦，維挹其清。 潔齊以祀，祀事昭明。 肅肅辟公，沃盥乃升。 神之至止，歆於克誠。 皇帝詣酌尊所，宮縣奏《順成之曲》：無射宮
We pour from the roadside stream and draw only its clearest part. Purified and prepared for the rite, the sacrifice stands bright and clear. Solemnly the lords wash their hands and then ascend. The spirits come to attend; they delight in our sincere devotion. As the Emperor proceeds to the libation vessels, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》: Pitchless, gong mode.
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靈庭愔愔，乃神攸依。 文為在禮，載斟匪祈。 皇皇穆穆，玉佩聲希。 列侯百辟，濟濟宣威。
In the quiet spirit court the gods take their place. Ritual is its own form of culture; we pour the libation not merely to plead. Grand and dignified, all is solemn; jade pendants chime softly. Marquises and lords in ranked array display their authority.
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迎神，宮縣奏《思成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《來成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 司徒捧俎，宮縣奏《嘉成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，詞律同。）〉 酌獻始祖，宮縣奏《慶成之曲》：
At the welcoming of the spirits, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Reflective Completion》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Attained Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Fine Completion》. (In Zhiyuan year 4; the text and meter are the same.) At libation to the Founding Ancestor, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Joyful Completion》:
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無射宮
Pitchless, gong mode.
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啟運流光，幅員既長。 敬恭祀事，郁鬯芬薌。 德以舞象，功以歌揚。 式歌且舞，神享是皇。
Fortune opened and glory spread; the domain had grown vast. Reverent we attend the sacrifice; scented wine and sweet grass fill the air. Virtue shown in the dance's figures; achievement praised in song. We sing and dance together; the spirits partake of this august feast.
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諸廟奏《熙成》、《昌成》、《鴻成》、《樂成》、《康成》、《明成》等曲。 〈（詞闕。）〉
At the various shrines 《The Suite of Radiant Completion》, 《The Suite of Flourishing Completion》, 《The Suite of Vast Completion》, 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》, 《The Suite of Healthy Completion》, 《The Suite of Bright Completion》, and others are played. (The text is missing.)
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文舞退，武舞進，宮縣奏《肅成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《和成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
The civil dancers withdraw and the martial dancers advance; the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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亞終獻，宮縣奏《肅成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《順成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 皇帝飲福，登歌奏《釐成之曲》：夾鐘宮
At the second and final offerings, the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) As the Emperor partakes of the blessing, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Blessing Completion》: Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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誠通恩降，靈慈昭宣。 左右明命，六合大全。 啐飲椒馨，純嘏如川。 皇人壽谷，億萬斯年。 徹豆，登歌奏《豐成之曲》：夾鐘宮
Sincerity reaches through and grace descends; divine compassion is brightly proclaimed. Bright commands on every side; the six directions are made whole. We sip the spiced wine; pure blessing flows like a river. Long life to the sovereign — for countless ages to come. As the stands are withdrawn, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Abundant Completion》: Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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三獻九成，禮畢樂闋。 於豆於登，於焉靖徹。 多士密勿，樂且有儀。 能事脫穎，孔惠孔時。 送神，奏《保成之曲》：黃鐘宮
Three offerings and nine musical sections — the rite is complete and the music ceases. Baskets and offerings in place — now all is quietly withdrawn. Many officers serve in diligence; music and ritual proceed in order. Each task is skillfully carried through; grace abounds at every turn. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Preserved Completion》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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雲車之來，不疾而速。 風馭言還，闃其恍惚。 神心之欣，孝孫之祿。 燕翼無疆，景命有仆。
When the cloud-chariot came, it was not hasty yet arrived swiftly. The wind-borne carriage turns homeward, fading into stillness and mist. The spirits rejoice in their hearts; blessings fall upon the filial descendant. May lasting protection know no bounds; the bright mandate has its followers.
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武宗至大以後，親祀攝樂章： 〈（《太常集禮》雲，孔思逮本所錄。）〉
After Emperor Wuzong's Zhi Da era — music for personally conducted proxy sacrifices: (The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that this was taken from Kong Sidai's original.)
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皇帝入門，奏《順成之曲》。 〈（別本，親祀禘祫樂章，詞律同。）〉
As the Emperor enters the gate, 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》 is played. (Alternate version: personally conducted di and xia music; the text and meter are the same.)
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皇帝盥洗，奏《順成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《肅成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
At the Emperor's ablution, 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》 is played. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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皇帝升殿，登歌樂奏《順成之曲》。 〈（別本，親祀樂章，詞律同。）〉
As the Emperor ascends the hall, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》. (Alternate version: personally conducted sacrifice music; the text and meter are the same.)
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皇帝出入小次，奏《昌寧之曲》： 〈（《太常集禮》雲，此金曲，思逮取之。 詳見《制樂始末》。）〉 無射宮
As the Emperor enters and leaves the side pavilion, 《The Suite of Flourishing Peace》 is played: (The 《Collected Rites of the Grand Master of Ceremonies》 states that this golden suite was taken by Sidai. (See 《The Origins and Completion of Music-Making》 for details.) Pitchless, gong mode.
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於皇神宮，象天清明。 肅肅來止，相維公卿。 威儀孔彰，君子攸寧。 神之休之，綏我思成。
How august the spirit hall, mirroring Heaven in clarity and brightness. Solemnly they arrive; the high ministers assist one another. Majestic bearing shines forth; the noble find peace in it. May the spirits bless us and grant our thoughtful devotion fulfillment.
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迎神，奏《思成之曲》： 〈（至元四年，名《來成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 黃鐘宮三成
At the welcoming of the spirits, 《The Suite of Reflective Completion》 is played: (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Attained Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) Yellow Bell, gong mode, three movements.
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齊明盛服，翼翼靈眷。 禮備多儀，樂成九變。 烝烝孝心，若聞且見。 蚃端臨，來寧來燕。 大呂角二成太簇征二成
Purified and bright in full regalia, we attend carefully to the spirits' favor. The rites are complete in every observance; the music reaches its nine changes. Filial devotion overflows, as though the spirits hear and see. In reverent communion they draw near, coming to dwell, coming to feast. Great Lu, jue mode, two movements; Grand Cluster, zhi mode, two movements.
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應鐘羽二成 〈（詞並同上。）〉
Respond Bell, yu mode, two movements. (The text is the same as above.)
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初獻盥洗，奏《肅成之曲》。 〈（別本，親祀樂章，名《順成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
At the first offering's ablution, 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》 is played. (Alternate version: personally conducted sacrifice music, titled 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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初獻升殿， 〈（降同。）〉 登歌樂奏《肅寧之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《肅成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 司徒捧俎，奏《嘉成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，曲名詞律同。）〉
As the first offering ascends the hall, (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) The ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; 《The Suite of Fine Completion》 is played. (In Zhiyuan year 4; the title, text, and meter are the same.)
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太祖第一室，奏《開成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《武成之曲》，詞同。）〉
Taizu, first chamber: 《The Suite of Opening Completion》 is played. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Martial Completion》; the text is the same.)
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睿宗第二室，奏《武成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《明成之曲》，詞同。）〉 世祖第三室，奏《混成之曲》：無射宮
Ruizong, second chamber: 《The Suite of Martial Completion》 is played. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Bright Completion》; the text is the same.) Shizu, third chamber: 《The Suite of Blended Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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於昭皇祖，體健乘乾。 龍飛應運，盛德光前。 神功耆定，澤被垓埏。 詒厥孫謀，何千萬年。 裕宗第四室，奏《昭成之曲》：無射宮
How bright our imperial forebear, strong in body, mounted on Heaven's throne. The dragon rose to meet Heaven's mandate; his great virtue lit the ages before. His divine achievement was settled; his grace reached the four corners of the earth. He left counsel for his descendants — may it endure for endless ages. Yuzong, fourth chamber: 《The Suite of Manifest Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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天啟深仁，須世而昌。 追惟顯考，敢後光揚。 徽儀肇舉，禮備音鏘。 皇靈鑒止，降釐無疆。 順宗第六室，奏《慶成之曲》：無射宮
Heaven opened deep benevolence; his age had to come before glory could flourish. We recall our illustrious forebear and dare not delay in spreading his glory. The emblematic rites are first performed; every observance is complete and the music rings clear. May the imperial spirits look down upon us and send blessings without end. Shunzong, sixth chamber: 《The Suite of Joyful Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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龍潛於淵，德昭於天。 承休基命，光被纮埏。 洋洋如臨，籩豆牲牷。 惟明惟馨，皇祚綿延。 成宗第七室，奏《守成之曲》：無射宮
The dragon lay hidden in the deep; his virtue shone in Heaven. He received the mandate of a settled foundation; his glory spread across the realm. Abundant as though he were present; baskets, stands, and offerings are laid out. Bright and fragrant is the offering; may the imperial fortune extend without end. Chengzong, seventh chamber: 《The Suite of Preserved Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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天開神聖，繼世清寧，澤深仁溥，樂協《韶英》。 宗枝嘉會，氣和惟馨。 繁禧來格，永被皇靈。 武宗第八室，奏《威成之曲》：無射宮
Heaven opened a sacred reign; he succeeded to a peaceful age; grace ran deep and benevolence spread wide; music harmonized with the Shao and Ying. The clan branches gather in fine assembly; harmony fills the air with fragrance. Abundant blessing descends; may we forever receive the imperial spirits' protection. Wuzong, eighth chamber: 《The Suite of Majestic Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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紹天鴻業，繼世隆平。 惠孚中國，威靖邊庭。 厥功惟茂，清廟妥靈。 歆茲明祀，福祿來成。 仁宗第九室，奏《歆成之曲》：無射宮
He continued Heaven's great enterprise; his age knew abundant peace. His grace reached the Central Kingdom; his authority pacified the frontier. His achievement was abundant; in the pure temple his spirit rests in peace. May they delight in this bright sacrifice; may blessing and fortune come to fulfillment. Renzong, ninth chamber: 《The Suite of Delighted Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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紹隆前緒，運啟文明。 深仁及物，至孝躬行。 惟皇建極，盛德難名。 居歆萬祀，福祿崇成。 英宗第十室，奏《獻成之曲》：無射宮
He continued and exalted the work of his forebears; his reign opened an age of civilization. Deep benevolence reached all living things; utmost filial piety he practiced himself. The sovereign alone established the standard; his great virtue is beyond naming. May he dwell in blessing through endless generations; may fortune and honor reach their height. Yingzong, tenth chamber: 《The Suite of Offered Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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神聖繼作，式是憲章。 誕興禮樂，躬事烝嘗。 翼翼清廟，燁有耿光。 於千萬年，世仰明良。 皇帝飲福，登歌樂奏《釐成之曲》：夾鐘宮
Sacred rule succeeded in turn; this is the model and law. He grandly raised rites and music and personally attended the seasonal sacrifices. The pure temple stands in solemn splendor, blazing with bright light. For endless ages generations will look up to his bright excellence. As the Emperor partakes of the blessing, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Blessing Completion》: Interposed Bell, gong mode.
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穆穆天子，禋祀太宮。 禮成樂備，敬徹誠通。 神胥樂止，錫之醇醲。 天子萬世，福祿無窮。
Solemn stands the Son of Heaven, performing suburban sacrifice at the Grand Temple. Rites and music are complete; reverent withdrawal reaches through in sincerity. The spirits all rejoice; rich wine is bestowed upon them. Long life to the Son of Heaven for endless generations; may fortune know no bounds.
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文舞退，武舞進，奏《肅成 〈（孔本作《肅寧》。）〉 之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《和成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
The civil dancers withdraw and the martial dancers advance; perform 《The Solemn Completion (Kong's original text has 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》.) Suite》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Harmonious Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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亞終獻行禮，宮縣奏《肅成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《順成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
At the second and final offerings the rite is performed; the full orchestra plays 《The Suite of Solemn Completion》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Smooth Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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徹籩豆，登歌樂奏《豐寧之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《豐成之曲》，詞律同。）〉
As the baskets and stands are withdrawn, the ascending chorus plays 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Abundant Completion》; the text and meter are the same.)
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送神，奏《保成之曲》。 〈（至元四年，名《來成之曲》，詞律同。）〉 皇帝出廟廷，奏《昌寧之曲》：無射宮
At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Preserved Completion》 is played. (In Zhiyuan year 4 it was titled 《The Suite of Attained Completion》; the text and meter are the same.) As the Emperor leaves the temple court, 《The Suite of Flourishing Peace》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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緝熙維清，吉蠲致誠。 上儀具舉，明德薦馨。 已事而竣，歡通三靈。 先祖是皇，來燕來寧。 文宗天歷三年，明宗祔廟酌獻，奏《永成之曲》：無射宮
Ever bright and pure; in auspicious purification we offer our sincerity. The supreme rites are fully performed; bright virtue offers fragrant tribute. The rite is finished; joy reaches the three spirits. Our forefathers are august; come to feast, come to dwell in peace. In Wenzong's third Tianli year, at libation for Mingzong's enshrinement in the ancestral temple, 《The Suite of Eternal Completion》 is played: Pitchless, gong mode.
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猗那皇明，世纘神武。 敬天弗違，時潛時旅。 龍旗在塗，言受率土。 不遐有臨，永錫多嘏。 社稷樂章降神，奏《鎮寧之曲》：
How great the imperial brilliance; generation after generation he continued divine martial prowess. Revering Heaven without transgression; now in seclusion, now on campaign. The dragon banner was on the road; he received the allegiance of all the realm. He drew near without delay; may great blessing be forever granted. Music for the State and Grain Altars, descent of the spirits: 《The Suite of Settled Peace》 is played:
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林鐘宮二成
Forest Bell, gong mode, two movements.
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以社以方，國有彜典。 大哉元德，基祚綿遠。 農功萬世，於焉報本。 顯相默祐，降監壇墠。 太簇角二成
For the altars of soil and grain the state has its canonical rites. Great is the primal virtue; the foundation of fortune extends far. Agricultural labor sustains ten thousand generations; here we repay the source. Manifest assistants silently bless; they descend to oversee the altar. Grand Cluster, jue mode, two movements.
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錫民地利，厥功甚溥。 昭代典禮，清聲律呂。 谷旦於差，洋洋來下。 相此有年，根本日固。 姑洗徵二成
He bestowed earth's benefit upon the people; the achievement was very broad. The bright age's canonical rites sound in clear tones and pitch pipes. On the appointed good day they come down in abundance. Behold this abundant year; root and foundation grow firmer day by day. Maiden Wash, zhi mode, two movements.
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平厥水土，百谷用成。 長扶景運，宜歆德馨。 五祀為大，千古舉行。 感通蚃，登歌鎮寧。 南宮羽二成
He leveled water and soil; the hundred grains thereby flourished. Long may he support the glorious fortune; fitting that we enjoy virtuous fragrance. Among sacrifices the five are greatest; they have been performed through the ages. Moved in reverent communion, the ascending chorus sings of settled peace. Southern Palace, yu mode, two movements.
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幣齊虔修，粢盛告備。 倉庾坻京，繄誰之賜。 崇壇致恭，幽光孔邇。 享於精誠，休祥畢至。 初獻盥洗，奏《肅寧之曲》：太簇宮
Silks are complete and reverently prepared; grain offerings are declared ready. Granaries mound high — by whose gift is this? At the lofty altar we show reverence; hidden light draws very near. Offered in pure sincerity; every auspicious blessing arrives. At the first offering's ablution, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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禮備樂陳，辰良日吉。 挹彼樽罍，馨哉黍稷。 濯溉揭虔，維巾及冪。 萬年嚴祀，蹌蹌受職。 初獻升壇，奏《肅寧之曲》： 〈（降同。）〉 應鐘宮
Rites are complete and music arrayed; the time is good and the day auspicious. We ladle from the goblets and jars; fragrant are the millet and grain. Washed and poured with reverence; cloths and covers are prepared. For endless ages the solemn sacrifice continues; orderly they receive their offices. As the first offering ascends the altar, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) Respond Bell, gong mode.
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春祈秋報，古今彜章。 民天是資，神靈用彰。 功崇禮嚴，人阜時康。 雍雍為儀，燔芬香。 正配位奠玉幣，奏《億寧之曲》：太簇宮
Spring prayer and autumn thanksgiving are the canonical rites of ancient and modern times. The people rely on Heaven; the spirits thereby manifest their power. Merit is exalted and rites are strict; the people flourish and the age is peaceful. Harmonious is the ritual; fragrant incense is burned. At the principal and paired positions jade and silks are set out; 《The Suite of Myriad Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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地祇向德，稽古美報。 幣帛斯陳，圭璋式繅。 載烈載燔，肴羞致告。 雨旸時若，丕圖永保。 司徒捧俎，奏《豐寧之曲》：太簇宮
Earth spirits turn toward virtue; we look to antiquity for the fine recompense of sacrifice. Silks and cloths are displayed; jade scepters and tablets are properly arrayed. Blazing and burning, meat and delicacies are offered in announcement. May rain and sunshine come in season; may the great design be forever preserved. The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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我稼既同，群黎遍德。 我祀如何，牲牷孔碩。 有翼有嚴，隨方布色。 報功求福，其儀不忒。 正位酌獻，奏《保寧之曲》：太簇宮
Our crops are alike; all the people broadly receive its benefit. How is our sacrifice? The sacrificial animals are very large. Orderly and strict, each in place according to rank. We repay achievement and seek blessing; the ritual is without error. At the principal position during libation, 《The Suite of Preserved Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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異世同德，於皇聖昭。 降茲嘉祥，衛我大寶。 生乃烝民，侔德覆燾。 厥作祼將，有相之道。 配位酌獻，奏《保寧之曲》：太簇宮
Different ages share the same virtue; how august the sage brilliance. Send down this fine auspiciousness; guard our great treasure. Life is the multitude of people; matching virtue covers and nurtures all. In performing the libation offering, there is proper assisting conduct. At the paired position during libation, 《The Suite of Preserved Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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以禦田祖，皇家秩祀。 有民人焉，盍究本始。 惟敘惟修，誰實介止。 酒旨且多，盛德宜配。 亞終獻，奏《咸寧之曲》：太簇宮
To honor the field ancestor is the imperial house's ordered sacrifice. Where there are people, should we not investigate the root beginning? Only in ordering and cultivation; who truly stands as mediator? The wine is fine and abundant; great virtue is fitting to pair with it. At the second and final offerings, 《The Suite of Universal Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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以引以翼，來處來燕。 豆籩牲牢，有楚有踐。 庸答神休，神亦錫羨。 土谷是依，成此酬獻。 徹豆，奏《豐寧之曲》：應鐘宮
To lead and assist; come to dwell, come to feast. Stands, baskets, and penned sacrificial animals; all is orderly and practiced. We properly respond to the spirits' blessing; the spirits also bestow favor. We rely upon soil and grain; thus we complete this recompense offering. As the stands are withdrawn, 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played: Respond Bell, gong mode.
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文治修明，相成田功。 功為特殊，儀為特隆。 終如其初，誠則能通。 明神毋忘，時和歲豐。 送神，奏《鎮寧之曲》：林鐘宮
Civil governance is cultivated and bright; together they complete agricultural achievement. The achievement is specially outstanding; the ritual is specially exalted. The end is like the beginning; with sincerity one can connect. Bright spirits, do not forget; may seasons be harmonious and years abundant. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Settled Peace》 is played: Forest Bell, gong mode.
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不屋受陽，國所崇敬。 以興來歲，苞秀堅穎。 雲軿莫駐，神其諦聽。 景命有仆，與國同永。 望瘞位，奏《肅寧之曲》：太簇宮
Without a house it receives the yang; it is what the state reveres and honors. To raise the coming year; may buds be splendid and grain firm. Cloud carriage, do not linger; spirits, listen attentively. The bright mandate has its followers; may they endure as long as the state. At the burial-offering rite, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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雅奏肅寧，繁釐降格。 篚厥玄黃，丹誠烜赫。 肇祀以歸，瞻言咫尺。 萬年攸介，丕承帝德。 先農樂章降神，奏《鎮寧之曲》：
The elegant performance is solemn and peaceful; abundant blessing descends. Baskets of black and yellow are filled; cinnabar sincerity blazes bright. The sacrifice begins its return; gazing, the spirits seem within reach. Blessed for endless ages; greatly receiving the imperial virtue. Music for the First Farmer, descent of the spirits: 《The Suite of Settled Peace》 is played:
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林鐘宮二成
Forest Bell, gong mode, two movements.
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民生斯世，食為之天。 恭惟大聖，盡心於田。 仲春劭農，明祀吉蠲。 馨香感神，用祈豐年。 太簇角二成
People are born into this world; food is their Heaven. Reverently we consider the great sage, who devoted himself fully to the fields. In mid-spring we encourage agriculture; the bright sacrifice calls for auspicious purification. Fragrant aroma moves the spirits; we pray for abundant years. Grand Cluster, jue mode, two movements.
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耕種務農，振古如茲。 爰粒烝庶，功德茂垂。 降嘉奏艱，國家攸宜。 所依惟神，庸潔明粢。 姑洗徵二成
Ploughing and sowing, devoting oneself to agriculture — from ancient times it has been thus. Thus grain for the multitude; merit and virtue extend in abundance. Fine offerings of toil are sent down; this is what the state should do. We rely upon the spirits alone; we purify the bright grain offering. Maiden Wash, zhi mode, two movements.
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俶載平疇，農功肇敏。 千耦耕耘，同徂隰畛。 田祖丕靈，為仁至盡。 豐歲穰穰，延洪有引。 南呂羽二成
Planting begins on level fields; agricultural work starts with diligence. A thousand pairs plough and weed; together they go to the low fields and borders. The field ancestor is greatly numinous; in benevolence he reached the utmost. Abundant years overflow; greatness extends with guiding blessing. Southern Bell, yu mode, two movements.
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群黎力耕，及茲方春。 維時東作，篤我農人。 我黍既華，我稷宜新。 由天降康，永賴明神。 初獻盥洗，奏《肅寧之曲》：太簇宮
All the people labor at ploughing; now spring has come. At this season of eastern work we are earnest toward our farmers. Our millet has flowered; our grain should be fresh and new. Peace descends from Heaven; forever we rely on the bright spirits. At the first offering's ablution, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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泂酌行潦，真足為薦。 奉茲潔清，神在乎前。 分作甘霖，沾溉芳甸。 慎於其初，誠意攸見。 初獻升壇，奏《肅寧之曲》：應鐘宮
We ladle from the distant roadside stream; it is truly enough for offering. We present this pure clarity; the spirits are here before us. May sweet rain be divided forth; may it moisten the fragrant fields. Be careful at the beginning; sincerity is thereby shown. As the first offering ascends the altar, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Respond Bell, gong mode.
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有椒其馨，維多且旨。 式慎爾儀，降登庭止。 黍稷稻粱，民無渴饑。 神嗜飲食，永綏嘉祉。 正配位奠玉幣，奏《億寧之曲》：太簇宮
Pepper fragrance abounds; it is plentiful and fine. Be careful in your ritual; ascending and descending, stop at the court. Millet, grain, rice, and fine grain — may the people know neither thirst nor hunger. The spirits delight in food and drink; may fine blessing forever soothe us. At the principal and paired positions jade and silks are set out; 《The Suite of Myriad Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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奉幣維恭，前陳嘉玉。 聿昭盛儀，肅雝純如。 南畝深耕，麻麥禾菽。 用祈三登，膺受多福。 司徒捧俎，奏《豐寧之曲》：太簇宮
Present silks with reverence; fine jade is displayed before. Thereby the grand ritual is manifest; solemn, harmonious, and pure. The southern fields are deeply ploughed; hemp, wheat, grain, and beans grow there. We pray for three harvests in a year; may we receive abundant blessing. The Minister of Earth bears the offering tray; 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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奉牲孔嘉，登俎豐備。 地官駿奔，趨進光輝。 肥碩蕃孳，歆此誠意。 有年斯今，均被神賜。 正位酌獻，奏《保寧之曲》：太簇宮
Fine victims are presented; the offering stand is full and complete. The Minister of Earth runs swiftly; hurrying forward in splendor. Fat and flourishing they multiply; may they delight in this sincere intent. An abundant year is here now; all equally receive the spirits' gifts. At the principal position during libation, 《The Suite of Preserved Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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寶壇巍煌，神應如響。 備腯咸有，牲體芳。 洋洋如在，降格來享。 秉誠罔怠，群生瞻仰。 配位酌獻，奏《保寧之曲》：太簇宮
The precious altar stands lofty and bright; the spirits respond like echoes. All are prepared and fat; the sacrificial bodies are fragrant. Abundant as though present; they descend and come to enjoy the feast. Uphold sincerity without slackness; all living things look up in reverence. At the paired position during libation, 《The Suite of Preserved Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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酒清斯香，牲碩斯大。 具列觴俎，精意先會。 民命維食，稗莠毋害。 我倉萬億，神明攸介。 亞終獻，奏《咸寧之曲》：太簇宮
The wine is clear and fragrant; the victims are large and fine. Goblets and stands are all arrayed; pure intent gathers first. The people's fate depends on food; may weeds and tares do no harm. Our granaries hold countless stores; may the spirits bless us thereby. At the second and final offerings, 《The Suite of Universal Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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至誠攸感，蚃潛通。 百谷嘉種，爰降時豐。 祈年孔夙，稼穡為重。 俯歆醴齊，載揚歌頌。 徹豆，奏《豐寧之曲》：應鐘宮
Utmost sincerity is moved; reverent communion secretly connects. Fine seeds of the hundred grains; thus timely abundance descends. Prayer for the year comes very early; planting and harvest are paramount. Bow to enjoy the sweet wine and grain; we raise song and praise. As the stands are withdrawn, 《The Suite of Bountiful Peace》 is played: Respond Bell, gong mode.
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有來雍雍，存誠敢匱。 廢徹不遲，靈神攸嗜。 孔惠孔時，三農是宜。 眉壽萬歲，谷成丕乂。 送神，奏《鎮寧之曲》：林鐘宮
They come in harmony; preserving sincerity, we dare not be deficient. Withdrawal is not delayed; the spirits thereby delight. Greatly gracious and timely; this is fitting for the three farmers. Long life for ten thousand years; grain is accomplished and all is greatly ordered. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Settled Peace》 is played: Forest Bell, gong mode.
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焄蒿淒愴，萬靈來唉。 靈神具醉，聿言旋歸。 歲豐時和，風雨應期。 皇圖萬年，永膺洪禧。 望瘞位，奏《肅寧之曲》：太簇宮
Fragrant vapor rises in sorrow; ten thousand spirits come sighing. The spirits are all satisfied; then they turn homeward. Years are abundant and seasons harmonious; wind and rain come in season. May the imperial design endure ten thousand years; may great blessing be forever received. At the burial-offering rite, 《The Suite of Solemn Peace》 is played: Grand Cluster, gong mode.
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禮成文備，歆受清祀。 加牲兼幣，陳玉如儀。 靈馭言旋，面陰昭瘞。 集茲嘉祥，常致豐歲。 宣聖樂章迎神，奏《凝安之曲》：
Rites are complete and the pattern prepared; we enjoy and receive the pure sacrifice. Victims are added together with silks; jade is displayed according to ritual. The spirit carriage turns homeward; facing the yin side, the bright burial is made. May this fine auspiciousness gather; may abundant years constantly come. Music for the Sagely Proclaimed One, welcoming the spirits: 《The Suite of Tranquil Settling》 is played:
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黃鐘宮三成
Yellow Bell, gong mode, three movements.
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大哉宣聖，道尊德崇。 維持王化，斯文是宗。 典祀有常，精純並隆。 神其來格，於昭盛容。 大呂角二成
Great is the Sagely Proclaimed One; the Way is honored and virtue exalted. He maintained royal transformation; this culture is our ancestor. Canonical sacrifice has its constancy; pure essence is together exalted. May the spirits come and arrive; how bright is the grand bearing. Great Lu, jue mode, two movements.
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生而知之，有教無私。 成均之祀，威儀孔時。 惟茲初丁，潔我盛粢。 永言其道，萬世之師。 太簇徵二成
Born knowing it; he taught without partiality. The Completion-Balance sacrifice; majestic bearing perfectly timed. On this first ding day we purify our abundant grain offering. Forever speak his Way; teacher of ten thousand generations. Grand Cluster, zhi mode, two movements.
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巍巍堂堂，其道如天。 清明之象，應物而然。 時維上丁，備物薦誠。 維新禮典，樂諧中聲。 應鐘羽二成
Lofty and grand; his Way is like Heaven. A clear and bright image; responding to things as they are. At the upper ding season we prepare offerings and present sincerity. The ritual canon is renewed; music harmonizes the central tones. Respond Bell, yu mode, two movements.
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聖王生知，闡乃儒規。 《詩》《書》文教，萬世昭垂。 良日惟丁，靈承丕爽。 揭此精虔，神其來享。 初獻盥洗，奏《同安之曲》：姑洗宮
The sage king was born knowing; he expounded the Confucian rule. The cultural teaching of the 《Odes》 and 《Documents》 shines for ten thousand generations. The good day is ding; the spirits receive great brightness. We raise this pure reverence; may the spirits come and enjoy. At the first offering's ablution, 《The Suite of Shared Peace》 is played: Maiden Wash, gong mode.
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右文興化，憲古師經。 明祀有典，吉日惟丁。 豐犧在俎，雅奏在庭。 周回陟降，福祉是膺。 初獻升殿，奏《同安之曲》： 〈（降同。）〉 南呂宮
Honor culture and raise transformation; model antiquity and master the classics. The bright sacrifice has its canon; the auspicious day is ding. Abundant victims are on the stand; elegant music plays in the court. Circuit ascending and descending; blessing and fortune are received. As the first offering ascends the hall, 《The Suite of Shared Peace》 is played: (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.) Southern Bell, gong mode.
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誕興斯文，經天緯地。 功加於民，實千萬世。 笙鏞和鳴，粢盛豐備。 肅肅降登，歆茲秩祀。 奠幣，奏《明安之曲》：南呂宮
He grandly raised this culture; spanning Heaven and weaving Earth. Merit was added to the people; truly for endless generations. Pipes and bells sound in harmony; grain offerings are abundant and complete. Solemnly ascending and descending, we enjoy this ordered sacrifice. As silks are set out, 《The Suite of Bright Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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自生民來，誰底其盛。 惟王神明，度越前聖。 粢幣具成，禮容斯稱。 黍稷惟馨，惟神之聽。 捧俎，奏《豐安之曲》：姑洗宮
Since people first arose, who has reached such fullness? Only the king was spirit-bright; he surpassed the former sages. Grain and silks are all complete; ritual bearing is thus fitting. Millet and grain are fragrant; may the spirits listen. Bearing the offering tray, 《The Suite of Abundant Peace》 is played: Maiden Wash, gong mode.
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道同乎天，人倫之至。 有享無窮，其興萬世。 既潔斯牲，粢明醑旨。 不懈以忱，神之來塈。 大成至聖文宣王位酌獻，奏《成安之曲》：南呂宮
The Way is the same as Heaven; the utmost of human relations. Enjoyment without end; its rise lasts ten thousand generations. The victims are already purified; grain is bright and wine is fine. Without slackness, with sincerity; the spirits come to cleanse. At libation to the Great Completion Ultimate Sage Cultured Proclaimed King, 《The Suite of Achieved Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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大哉聖王，實天生德。 作樂以崇，時祀無斁。 清酤惟馨，嘉牲孔碩。 薦羞神明，庶幾昭格。 兗國復聖公位酌獻，奏《成安之曲》：南呂宮
Great is the sage king; truly Heaven-born was his virtue. Music is made to exalt him; seasonal sacrifice knows no end. Clear wine is fragrant; fine victims are very large. Delicacies are presented to the spirits; may they brightly arrive. At libation to the Yan State Restored Sage Duke, 《The Suite of Achieved Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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庶幾屢空，淵源深矣。 亞聖宣猷，百世宜祀。 吉蠲斯辰，昭陳尊簋。 旨酒欣欣，神其來止。 郕國宗聖公酌獻，奏《成安之曲》：南呂宮
Often his bowl was empty; his source ran deep indeed. The second sage proclaimed the plan; for a hundred generations sacrifice is fitting. On this day of auspicious purification, goblets and grain stands are brightly displayed. Fine wine flows joyfully; may the spirits come and stop. At libation to the Cheng State Ancestral Sage Duke, 《The Suite of Achieved Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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心傳忠恕，一以貫之。 爰述《大學》，萬工訓彜。 惠我光明，尊聞行知。 繼聖迪後，是享是宜。 沂國述聖公酌獻，奏《成安之曲》：南呂宮
The heart transmits loyalty and forgiveness; one thread runs through all. Thus he expounded the 《Great Learning》; ten thousand tasks instruct the rule. He bestowed bright light upon us; honor what is heard and practice what is known. Continuing the sage and guiding posterity; this enjoyment is fitting. At libation to the Yi State Continued Sage Duke, 《The Suite of Achieved Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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公傳自曾，孟傳自公。 有嫡緒承，允得其宗。 提綱開蘊，乃作《中庸》。 侑於元聖，億載是崇。 鄒國亞聖公酌獻，奏《成安之曲》：南呂宮
The Duke transmitted from Zeng; Mencius transmitted from the Duke. Direct line succession was preserved; truly he obtained the ancestral tradition. He raised the guiding net and opened the hidden store; thus he composed the 《Doctrine of the Mean》. He assists the primal sage; for endless ages he is exalted. At libation to the Zou State Second Sage Duke, 《The Suite of Achieved Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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道之由興，於皇宣聖。 維公之傳，人知趨正。 與饗在堂，情文斯稱。 萬年承休，假哉天命。 亞獻，奏《文安之曲》： 〈（終獻同。）〉 姑洗宮
The Way thereby arose; how august the Sagely Proclaimed One. Maintaining the Duke's transmission, people know to hasten toward what is right. Together feasting in the hall; sentiment and pattern are thus fitting. For ten thousand years may rest be received; great is Heaven's mandate. At the second offering, 《The Suite of Cultured Peace》 is played: (The final offering is the same.) Maiden Wash, gong mode.
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百王宗師，生民物軌。 瞻之洋洋，神其寧止。 酌彼金罍，惟清且旨。 登獻惟三，於嘻成禮。
Ancestral teacher of a hundred kings; pattern and measure for all living people. Gazing upon it in abundance; may the spirits peacefully stop. We pour from the golden goblets; clear and fine. Three offerings ascend; ah, the rite is complete.
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飲福受胙。 〈（與盥洗同，惟國學釋奠親祀用之，攝事則不用，外路州縣並皆用之。）〉 徹豆，奏《娛安之曲》：南呂宮
Partake of the blessing and receive the sacrificial meat. (Same as the ablution; used only for personally conducted National Academy sacrifices to the Sage, not for proxy rites; all outer circuits, prefectures, and counties use it.) As the stands are withdrawn, 《The Suite of Joyful Peace》 is played: Southern Bell, gong mode.
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犧象在前，豆籩在列。 以享以薦，既芬既潔。 禮成樂備，人和神悅。 祭則受福，率尊無越。 送神，奏《凝安之曲》：黃鐘宮
Sacrificial vessels stand before; baskets and stands are arrayed. To enjoy and to present; fragrant and pure. Rites are complete and music prepared; people are harmonious and spirits pleased. In sacrifice blessing is received; reverence is led without transgression. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Tranquil Settling》 is played: Yellow Bell, gong mode.
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有嚴學宮，四方來崇。 恪恭祀事，威儀雍雍。 歆茲惟馨，飆馭回復。 明禋斯畢，咸膺百福。 望瘞。 〈（與盥洗同。）〉 右釋奠樂章，皆舊曲。 元朝嘗擬撰易，而未及用，今並附於此。
Strict is the academy; from the four directions they come to honor it. Reverent and respectful are the sacrificial affairs; majestic bearing is harmonious. May they enjoy this fragrance; the whirlwind carriage turns homeward. The bright suburban rite is complete; all receive every blessing. The burial-offering rite. (Same as the ablution.) The above hymns for the sacrifice to the Sage are all old tunes. The Yuan dynasty once drafted replacements but did not use them in time; they are now all appended here.
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迎神，奏《文明之曲》：
At the welcoming of the spirits, 《The Suite of Civilized Brightness》 is played:
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天縱之聖，集厥大成。 立言垂教，萬世準程。 廟庭孔碩，尊俎既盈。 神之格思，景福來並。 盥洗，奏《昭明之曲》：
A sage unrestrained by Heaven; he gathered the great completion. He established words and handed down teaching; for ten thousand generations the standard rule. The temple court is grand; goblets and stands are already full. May the spirits arrive; bright blessing comes together. At ablution, 《The Suite of Manifest Brightness》 is played:
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神既寧止，有孚颙若。 罍洗在庭，載盥載濯。 匪惟潔修，亦新厥德。 對越在茲，敬恭惟則。 升殿，奏《景明之曲》： 〈（降同。）〉
The spirits have peacefully stopped; with sincerity, reverent as if present. Libation-vessel ablution is in the court; we wash and rinse. Not only pure in cultivation; virtue is also renewed. Facing and answering here; reverence and respect are the rule. Ascending the hall, 《The Suite of Splendid Brightness》 is played: (Same as the descent-of-spirits section.)
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大哉聖功，薄海內外。 禮隆秩宗，光垂昭代。 陟降在庭，攝齊委佩。 莫不肅雝，洋洋如在。 奠幣，奏《德明之曲》：
Great is the sage's achievement; it reaches all within and beyond the seas. Rites are exalted and rank honored; glory shines upon the bright age. Ascending and descending in the court; gathering the hem and letting fall the pendants. All is solemn and harmonious; abundant as though present. As silks are set out, 《The Suite of Virtuous Brightness》 is played:
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圭袞尊崇，佩紳列侑。 籩豆有楚，業具和奏。 式陳量幣，駿奔左右。 天卷斯文，繄神之祐。 文宣王酌獻，奏《誠明之曲》：
Jade scepter and robe are honored; girdle pendants are ranked as assistants. Baskets and stands are in order; all frames harmoniously perform. Measured silks are displayed; swiftly they run left and right. Heaven upholds this culture; is it not the spirits' blessing? At libation to the Cultured Proclaimed King, 《The Suite of Sincere Brightness》 is played:
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惟聖監格，享於克誠。 有樂在縣，有碩斯牲。 奉醴以告，嘉薦惟馨。 綏以多福，永底隆平。 兗國公酌獻，奏《誠明之曲》：
The sage alone oversees arrival; he enjoys our sincere devotion. Music sounds from the full orchestra; large victims are offered. Sweet wine is presented in announcement; the fine offering is fragrant. Soothe us with many blessings; may abundant peace forever be reached. At libation to the Yan State Duke, 《The Suite of Sincere Brightness》 is played:
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潛心好學，不違如愚。 用舍行藏，乃與聖俱。 千載景行，企厥步趨。 廟食作配，祀典弗渝。 成國公酌獻。 〈（闕。）〉 沂國公酌獻。 〈（闕。）〉
With hidden heart he loved learning; not transgressing, as if foolish. Use or discard, act or hide — thus he was together with the sage. For a thousand ages his bright conduct; we look up to his steps and pace. Temple offerings as paired sacrifice; the canon of worship is not changed. Libation to the Cheng State Duke. (Missing.) Libation to the Yi State Duke. (Missing.)
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鄒國公酌獻，奏《誠明之曲》：
At libation to the Zou State Duke, 《The Suite of Sincere Brightness》 is played:
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洙泗之傳，學窮性命。 力距楊墨，以承三聖。 遭時之季，孰識其正。 高風仰止，莫不肅敬。 亞獻，奏《靈明之曲》： 〈（終獻同。）〉
The transmission of Zhu and Si; learning exhausts nature and mandate. He forcefully repelled Yang and Mo; thereby he continued the three sages. Encountering the age's decline, who knew what was correct? His lofty conduct commands reverence; all are solemnly respectful. At the second offering, 《The Suite of Spirit Brightness》 is played: (The final offering is the same.)
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廟成奕奕，祭祀孔時。 三爵具舉，是饗是宜。 於昭聖訓，示我民彜。 紀德報功，配於兩儀。 送神，奏《慶明之曲》：
The temple stands complete and shining; sacrifice is perfectly timed. Three goblets are all raised; this feasting is fitting. How bright the sage's instruction; it shows us the people's constant rule. Virtue is recorded and achievement repaid; he is paired with Heaven and Earth. At the sending off of the spirits, 《The Suite of Celebratory Brightness》 is played:
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禮成樂備，靈馭其旋。 濟濟多士，不懈益虔。 文教茲首，儒風是宣。 佑我 〈（闕。）〉
Rites are complete and music prepared; the spirit carriage turns homeward. Many officers in abundance; without slackness, ever more reverent. Culture and teaching come first; the Confucian tradition is proclaimed. May he bless and protect us (Missing.)