What do the names of drum beats mean

Drum beats, as the name implies, are the rhythms produced by striking a drum. In Chinese folk music, drum beats often appear, both as the base beat of the piece and as a supplementary rhythm, and their role is extremely important. Let's explore the significance of drum beats.

First of all, as the basic beat of the music, the drum beat has a commanding role. The appearance of the drum beat often marks the beginning of a piece of music, and it appears periodically throughout the piece, serving to unify the playing of each instrument. In Peking Opera, for example, drum beats are considered one of the basic musical elements, and there are light boards, bright boards, boards, drums, snare drums, and so on, which work in concert to add a more intense rhythm and a more vivid atmosphere to Peking Opera operas.

Secondly, drum beats can also enhance the expressiveness of music. In traditional Chinese music, drum beats are prominent in taijiquan music such as "Nanshan Express" and guzheng pieces such as "Plum Blossom Sanlang". In these pieces, the drum beats have different frequencies and strengths, and express different emotions through changes. For example, in the taijiquan music "Nanshan Express", the drum beats are jumping and lively, smooth and bright, giving people a feeling of bravery and competition, forming a harmony with the boxing style.

The drum beat can also reflect the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture. In the performance of traditional Chinese music, many drum beats are inherited from ancient times, with a long history and rich cultural connotations. For example, as the first drum beat in Chinese traditional music, the big drum beat has been applied in several music genres, such as red chamber music, opera, theater, instrumental performance and other fields, which not only enriches the form of music, but also expresses the unique charm of Chinese culture.

In short, drum beats occupy a crucial position in traditional Chinese music, they are both the basic beats of the music as well as an important element reflecting the expressive power of the music and the characteristics of Chinese culture. Through the study of drum beats, we can better appreciate the charm of Chinese traditional music and better recognize Chinese cultural traditions.