荀子对音乐的理解有其一贯的思路。对人性的规定是其逻辑的前提,由于他把人性理解为恶的,那么人的向善便需要外在的教养和教化,礼和乐就是教养和教化的主要方式。但音乐也有其内在的表现,荀子认为音乐源于情感的表露。因此,只有雅乐才能感化人,提高人的德性。扩而推之,音乐便与中国的礼乐政治有了关联。感化万民,实现政治上的和谐与清明才是音乐的最终归宿。 Xunzi’s understanding of music has its own train of thought. Provisions on human nature are the preconditions of its logic. Since he understands human nature as evil, human benevolence requires external education and enlightenment. Etiquette and music are the main ways of upbringing and enlightenment. But music also has its inherent performance, Xunzi think music from the emotional expression. Therefore, only Allusion can influence people and improve people’s morality. Expanded, the music is associated with the ritual and politics of China. It is the ultimate destination of music to influence all peoples and achieve political harmony and clarity.