Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t1.3

v2.c11.s1.t1.3

Kucha music had extensive impacts on China palace music in Sui and Tang Dynasties. The *Seven Music Works* was enacted in the early Kaihuang (581 CE) of Emperor Wen of Sui, the *Nine Music Works* was established in Daye seven years (611 CE) of Emperor Yang of Sui followed in early Tang. *Ten Music Works* was established in the 16th year of Zhenguan Period (642 CE) during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang. They all had music departments for “Kucha Musician” or “Kucha Music”. Those historical facts indicated that Kucha music played an important role in Sui and Tang palace music. After “Hu Department” was set up in the Tang court, Kucha music was actually listed as