Characteristics of traditional folk rap art

The name of literary genre is also called rap literature. The literary basis of rap art (Quyi). According to the characteristics of rap art, it is required to make up stories, describe rings, shape task images, and pay special attention to the musical beauty of language. Besides being plain and easy to understand, you can also speak fluently or rap in tune. Rhyme and prose can be used at the same time, and can be combined with singing literary forms, such as ancient variations and Zhu Gong tunes, modern pingtan and drums.

Generally, it can be divided into three categories: one is rap, such as tanci and drum ci; One is mainly about speaking, such as storytelling and cross talk; One is mainly singing, such as voiceless and ditty.

The ancient rap literature in China took place very early and sprouted in the pre-Qin period. For example, Xunzi's Xiang Cheng Pian is written in the form of popular lyrics and songs for people to rap. After the Tang and Song Dynasties, with the development of civil society, it became increasingly prosperous. Tang Bianwen, Song Guzi Ci, Jin Diao, Ming Tan Ci and Qing Zidi Shu are all representatives of rap literature.