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According to the characteristics of music, what are the two types of Mongolian folk songs?

There are two kinds of long tune and short tune.

"Long tune" is popular in eastern pastoral areas and north of Yinshan Mountain. Rich decoration, loud and melodious tone, free rhythm, reflecting the momentum of the vast grassland.

"Short tune" is popular in semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas in southwest China, with short structure and regular rhythm. Many ballads, love songs and wedding songs belong to "short tune"