在中国传统文化中,“礼”与“乐”是两个不同术语。最早对“礼”“乐”及其相关关系进行探讨的是大教育家孔子。在孔子的思想体系中,“礼”与“乐”不仅是其主要探讨的内容,也是其实现儒家思想核心观念“仁”的最佳方法。因此,孔子对“礼”“乐”及其相互关系的探讨对当代音乐教育的研究有着重要的启示意义。下边就根据自己对孔子思想的理解,结合音乐教育中存在的问题, In Chinese traditional culture, “ceremony” and “music” are two different terms. The earliest “gift ” “music ” and its related relationship to explore is the great educator Confucius. In Confucius’s thought system, “Ceremony” and “Le” are not only the main contents of discussion, but also the best way to realize the core concept of Confucianism. Therefore, Confucius’s discussion of “Ritual ” “Music ” and its interrelationship has important implications for the study of contemporary music education. Under the following based on their own understanding of Confucianism, combined with the problems of music education,