Literary Forms · LT200

Ci Lyrics

Pinnacle of lyric verse and musical poetry spanning delicate grace and heroic grandeur.

59works

5sub-forms

5dynasties

Sub-forms

LT201Short LyricsShort, delicate song lyrics under 58 characters.39 works · Tang—Qing
  • Silk-Washing Stream (A Cup of Wine with a New Song)
  • Butterflies Lingering over Flowers (How Deep the Courtyard)
  • Sheng Cha Zi (Lantern Festival)
LT202Mid-Length LyricsMedium-length lyrics balancing rhythmic fluidity with evocative emotion.9 works · Song—Qing
  • Shuidiao Getou · When Will the Moon Be Clear and Bright?
  • A Spray of Plum Blossoms · Lotus Blossoms Fade
  • Treading on Grass (Hostel in Chenzhou)
LT203Long LyricsExtended slow-tempo lyrics showcasing elaborate narrative and emotional range.10 works · Song—Qing
  • Slow, Slow Song · Searching and Seeking
  • Man Jiang Hong · Hair Bristles in Wrath
  • Nian Nu Jiao · Memories of the Red Cliffs
LT204Lyric SuitesSequential suites of lyrics developing extended themes across multiple stanzas.Works in preparation
LT205Self-Composed TunesOriginal musical melodies and lyrical compositions pioneered by master poets.1 works · Qing
  • Farewell · Outside the Long Pavilion

Sub-forms by dynasty

Where each sub-form's works fall across the fifteen dynasties; click an ink dot to open that sub-form at that dynasty.

Ci Lyrics · Sub-forms by dynasty
XiaShangZhouQinHanThree KingdomsJinNorthern and SouthernSuiTangTen KingdomsSongYuanMingQing
Short Lyrics39
Mid-Length Lyrics9
Long Lyrics10
Self-Composed Tunes1
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