Characteristics of Traditional Music in Ningxia

It is a kind of oral improvisation directly related to production activities. The melody is relatively simple, the rhythm is strong and powerful, and there are similarities and differences. The content is freely displayed according to the characteristics of labor.

2. Folk songs:

Folk songs are broad in content, short in structure, distinctive in tune, simple in emotion, high in tone and free in rhythm.

3. Secondary:

It has the characteristics of balanced structure, regular rhythm, delicate melody and softness.

4. Folk songs:

Folk songs are gradually formed and developed through extensive mass improvisation and oral singing. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of countless people, and the music form has the characteristics of simplicity, simplicity, approachability and vivid image.

Extended data

Related background:

Labor chant is a folk song produced and applied to labor. It has the practical function of coordinating and directing labor, especially in the labor with strong collective cooperation. In order to unify the pace, adjust breathing and release the pressure of physical load, workers often shout or shout loudly. These shouts and shouts were gradually beautified by the working people and developed into the form of songs.

From the simple rhythmic call sign in the initial labor, it has developed into a song form with rich lyrics and complete tunes. The labor chant embodies the wisdom and strength of the working people, and shows their optimism and fearless heroism through the labor chant.

The characteristic of folk songs (ballads) lies in whether it can reflect its origin, environment and cultural characteristics (quality), not just the number and weight of musical instruments it uses.

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