Yangzhou ditty was characterized by its elegance, which was partly brought up by Yangzhou cultural background and some artists artistic culture besides the participation of intellectuals.

Yangzhou ditty originates from the ditty of Yuan dynasty.

The voiceless singing in Ming Dynasty, sometimes traced back to Yuan Dynasty, changed in part and achieved to some extent, It could be divided into too popular branches based on the music of south or north.

A Review of A General Explanation of Qu in the Song,Jin,Yuan,Ming and Qing Dynasties;