Qing Shang Daqu is also called Qing Shang Yue, or simply Qing Yue in the Sui Dynasty. It is mainly popular in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Qing Dynasty business music was generally used for banquets, entertainment and other occasions for officials and wealthy businessmen, as well as for court New Year's Day gatherings, banquets, worship of gods and other activities.

Since Qing Shang music and Han Dynasty Xianghe old music are both traditional music of the Han nationality, among the various musical instruments at that time, they were called Qing Shang Zhengsheng Xiangxiang and Wudiao instruments, and were valued by the court. . Their styles are generally more delicate and graceful, but many also have fresh and natural beauty.