As for the specific time of its formation, the theory began in the Southern Song Dynasty. Those who hold this view take the historical background and geographical environment at that time as the basis for analysis and demonstration. Nomads invaded and moved south in the Song Dynasty. Subsequently, the political, economic and cultural center of the Song Dynasty moved south. Quyi, as a popular folk rap form, also went south with the migration of the nation.
According to another speaker, Wenzhou Drum Ci "began in the Ming Dynasty and was composed of songs and lyrics from Hengyang Lane". Hengyang, which is Pingyang today; Song of Lane refers to folk minor. At that time, the opposition literati and clever blind artists inherited the mantle of ancient music, absorbed local folk tunes and created rap forms. After more than 200 years of development, instrumental music and music have become more and more perfect.
In the old society, the status of drumming artists was very low. Drumming was not regarded as art by dignitaries and rich people, but was excluded from the palace of art. Before liberation, gentlemen at that time did not recognize it as literature and art.
After liberation, the artist turned over. They are not only masters of the country politically, but also organized Quyi Association under the control of the Party and the government. Economically, the lives of workers and farmers are improving. Therefore, Wenzhou drum ci was reborn. At present, beautiful drum music can be heard almost everywhere in Wenzhou rural areas, and the masses also like to hum a few popular drum tunes.
The development of Wenzhou drum ci should be attributed to the blind. Pingyang used to have a mantra: "Blind people sing lyrics", because this art was sung in the streets and lanes before, and most of them were blind people as a profession, so it was also called "lyrics". Moreover, this kind of art is collected and developed in the songs of alleys and folk tunes, which is especially close to the citizens. At that time, literati in opposition and clever blind artists accepted the mantle of ancient music and absorbed a large number of local folk art forms, creating this very comprehensive rap form. It is comprehensive because this kind of art is a treasure house of Wenzhou art, and Wenzhou dialect, Wenzhou local music, Wenzhou humanities and folk customs can all be reflected in it. Moreover, its accompaniment instrument was invented by Wenzhou artists themselves and has been continuously transformed and improved. Its music is very beautiful, and after more than 200 years of development, its music is also improving day by day.