What genre is Ji Dong Ji?

Ji Dong Ji is a cheerful traditional folk song genre.

"Ji Dong Ji" is a song that is popular in Qianjiang and Baitian Township areas in the west of Mianyang. The music style is bright and lively, both hard and soft, soothing and high-pitched, cheerful and enthusiastic. At the end of each section, there is a shouting response from the accompaniment singer, and the rhythm is faster.

"Cui Dong Cui" originated from "Da Lian Xiang", which is a shackle chant among labor chants. It is named after the "Cui Dong Cui" line in the song. The lyrics describe men and women. The scene of young people having fun while working, the unique way of working, the lively and interesting lyrics, and the singing form of one person leading the crowd reflect the cheerful labor scene. The melody is fresh and sweet, the active music rhythm perfectly matches the labor rhythm, and the mode changes. Natural, smooth and unique, it is a typical Jianghan Plain style folk song. It later gradually evolved into a love song, expressing the pursuit of love by young men and women.