The Sinicization of Religious Liturgical Music - A Case Study of the Beijing Region

宗教礼仪音乐中国化—以北京地区为例

This paper examines the “Sinicization of religious liturgical music,” systematically tracing its evolution and distinctive features in Beijing through three dimensions: historical progression, artistic characteristics, and cultural connotations. Findings reveal that while preserving core doctrines, Beijing's religious liturgical music deeply integrates elements of China's outstanding traditional culture in musical forms, instrumentation, and aesthetic values, forming a uniquely “Sinicized” mode of expression. Using examples such as the Beijing-style music of Zhihua Temple and the Sinicized sacred music of Catholicism, the article analyzes how religious liturgical music embodies Chinese aesthetic spirit and value concepts.

本文以“宗教礼仪音乐中国化”为研究主题，从历史演进、艺术特征和文化内涵三个维度，系统梳理了北京地区宗教礼仪音乐中国化的演变历程与显著特征。研究发现，北京的宗教礼仪音乐在保持基本教义的同时，在音乐形态、乐器使用、审美价值等方面深度融合了中华优秀传统文化元素，形成了独具特色的“中国化”表达方式。文章以智化寺京音乐、天主教中国化圣乐等为例，分析了宗教礼仪音乐是如何体现中国审美精神和价值理念。