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姚道生. / 論文(哲學碩士)--香港中文大學硏究院中國語言及文學學部,1994. / 參考文獻: leaves 206-211 / Yao Daosheng. / Chapter 第一章 --- 緖論 --- p.1 / Chapter 第一節 --- 「六朝」一詞的界定 --- p.1 / Chapter 第二節 --- 樂府考略 --- p.2 / Chapter 第三節 --- 採桑主題 --- p.14 / Chapter 第二章 --- 採桑主題產生的文化背景 --- p.26 / Chapter 第一節 --- 說「蠶」「桑」 ´ؤ´ؤ從「蠶」「桑」二字的古文字考釋看 先秦時代的蠶桑業 --- p.27 / Chapter 第二節 --- 從出土文物看先秦時代的蠶桑業 --- p.41 / Chapter 第三節 --- 採桑親蠶 --- p.57 / Chapter 第四節 --- 小結 --- p.72 / 附錄一 / 附錄二 / Chapter 第三章 --- 採桑樂府的流變 --- p.79 / Chapter 第一節 --- 漢代之作 ´ؤ´ؤ採桑樂府的原型 --- p.80 / Chapter 第二節 --- 後世模擬之作 ´ؤ´ؤ採桑樂府的因革 --- p.93 / Chapter 第三節 --- 總述 --- p.129 / Chapter 第四章 --- 比興的言志傳統與採桑女守禮形象的確立 --- p.141 / Chapter 第一節 --- 比興的言志傳統 --- p.142 / Chapter 第二節 --- 採桑女守禮形象的確立 --- p.147 / Chapter 第五章 --- 採桑樂府的寄託 --- p.166 / Chapter 第一節 --- 「以意逆志」的讀詩方法 ´ؤ´ؤ判別詩歌是否有寄託的讀詩法 --- p.167 / Chapter 第二節 --- 「知人論世」的讀詩方法 ´ؤ´ؤ尋求詩人的寄託 --- p.177 / Chapter 第六章 --- 餘論´ؤ´ؤ解釋與創作 --- p.198 / 參考書目及論文 --- p.206

Sizhu was written for the standard Pierrot ensemble though with percussion replacing the singer. This particular ensemble is capable of producing a multitude of colors while maintaining the balance inherent to a chamber group. The Chinese name, si’zhu, is a literal and figurative metaphor for these elements of the ensemble. Literally translated “silk” (sī) and “bamboo” (zhú), the word is a generalization for Chinese classical music developed in the Jiangsu province (Jiāngnán sīzhú) that utilizes strings, or “silk” instruments, and flutes, or “bamboo,” instruments in combination. A typical work involves two or more players of either ilk. In reference to the work presented here, Sizhu is a metaphor for the western instruments (flute and clarinet as “bamboo,” and violin and cello as “silk”) that are employed within the piece. It also refers to my use of a Chinese melody in the compositional process. The song, Er Quan Ying Yue (The Moon Reflected In Second Spring), was composed and performed regularly on the streets by the blind erhu player A Bing. The song has been fragmented, stretched, and varied to the point of near inscrutability, though it becomes more comprehensible following the mid-point. It inspires both structural and local events. The work also employs aspects of the spectral style. The first section is a slow distortion and transformation of the A harmonic spectrum; specific partials are emphasized as the spectrum expands and contracts. Additionally, fragments of the Chinese melody appear within the confines of each specific harmonic structure. The second part completely diverges utilizing assimilated pentatonic scale permutations. Finally, the third section synthesizes these two elements of musical material within the piece as the instruments morendo into silence.

Chinese / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

As the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) collapsed, two outstanding novels were authored, Supplement to the Journey to the West (Hsi-yu Pu) and Prayer Mat of Flesh (Jou P'u T'uan). Although modern critics have studied these two works, important aspects of each novel have been overlooked. Therefore, this study explores three elements of Jou P'u T'uan: the novel as a picaresque novel, the hero's character consistency, and the book's morality. Also examined are the Ch'an Buddhist aspects present in Hsi-yu Pu. Information on the authors, editions, and controversies of these novels has also been presented. An initial chapter is provided discussing the historical and intellectual background. Finally, a comparative study of the two authors and their works has been undertaken to further understanding of both novels. Thus, it is hoped that this work has made a valuable contribution to the study of these two novels.

Thesis (M.CM)--Hong Kong Baptist University, 2006. / Dissertation submitted to the School of Chinese Medicine. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 20-23).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Some illustrations are mounted photos. Some illustrations accompanied by transparent guard sheets with outline drawings. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 234-244).

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This thesis focuses on the design and development of a flexible context architecture for a multi-user GUI that serves several users engaged in collaborative computer-aided applications (CAx). The objective of this thesis is to extend previous research into multi-user GUI's by providing multiple users with a flexible context interface for interaction with other users working on the same part at distributed locations. The investigation will consider how distributed users, through user interfaces, interact to simultaneously build models and how interaction context might be presented to regulate the way they wish to interact. The implementation integrates a Multi-User GUI (MUG) with NX Connect, a multi-user CAD prototype for Siemens NX. NX MUG uses agent software to render the user prototype outside of NX and NX Connect. This generalizes the interface so that it could be used with other engineering applications where several users wish to collaborate. The Multi-user GUI enables users to view a collaborating user's workspace, send/receive messages between multi-users, and is capable of translating text interactions in different languages, while skyping with other users. This research will have a profound impact on collaborative teams in reducing barriers to effective communication. This research will also enhance the existing NX Connect multi-user prototype by providing collaborative interaction support among the multi-users.