論 語 Lun Yu – The Analects of Confucius

子語魯大師樂、曰‘樂其可知也、始作、翕如也、從之、純如也、繳如也、繹如也、以成’

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On the playing of music.
The Master instructing the Grand music master of Lü said, "How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion."

Legge III.23.

The Master talked of music to the Grand Musician of Lu, saying, 'This much can be known about music. It begins with playing in unison. When it gets into full swing, it is harmonious, clear and unbroken. In this way it reaches the conclusion.'

Lau [3:23]

Le Maître, instruisant le grand maître de musique de Lou, dit : « Les règles de la musique sont faciles à connaître. Les divers instruments commencent par jouer tous ensemble ; ils jouent ensuite d'accord, distinctement et sans interruption, jusqu'à la fin du morceau. »

Couvreur III.23.