This is because according to the literary views of ancient scholars, poetry and essays were the only accepted tradition to express important ideas. To write in the form of ci (lyric) and qu (melody) was only seen as a minor skill showing a person's talent. Sometimes, the combined appellation ciqu also refers to traditional opera and genres of performances featuring speaking and singing 去书内

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    In ancient times,poetry and essays were considered the main ways to express important ideas.Writing ci(lyric)and qu(melody)was seen as a minor skill,just for showing talent.Sometimes,ciqu also means traditional opera or performances with speaking and singing.This shows the hierarchy in ancient literary forms.

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