Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
风炉煮茶。 霜刀剖瓜。 暗香微透窗纱。 是池中藕花。 高梳髻鸦。 浓妆脸霞。 玉尖弹动琵琶。 问香醪饮麽。