说唱音乐是中国民族民间音乐的重要组成部分之一,也是我国土生土长的民间艺术。可以说不了解中国说唱音乐,就不可能了解中国音乐的深层美学含义和全面把握中国音乐的整体面貌。因此,为进一步了解和认识中国说唱音乐,本文从先秦时期开始到中华民国时期对说唱音乐的发展、演变做以粗浅的论述。 Rap music is one of the most important parts of Chinese folk music, as well as a native folk art in our country. It can be said that without understanding Chinese rap music, it is impossible to understand the deep aesthetic implications of Chinese music and to fully grasp the overall appearance of Chinese music. Therefore, in order to further understand and understand Chinese rap music, this essay deals with the development and evolution of rap music from the pre-Qin period to the Republic of China.