A Study of Henan Zhuizi a vocal form in Kaifeng, Henan,China

Abstract

This dissertation focuses on Henan Zhuizi, a vocal form in Kaifeng, Henan, China. The research objectives were 1) to study the development; 2) to analyze the music characteristic; and 3) to preserve and develop Henan Zhuizi, a vocal form in Kaifeng, Henan, China. Researcher will use field work and other methods to use questionnaires and interviews. 3 key informants,3 casual investigators and 3 general investigators were selected. The study results are as follows:

First of all, Zhuizi music has undergone changes in the Qing Dynasty, modern China and New China. It has a history of more than 150 years. Its history is divided into five periods. In these five periods, factors such as population migration and social environment have had a significant impact on the development of Henan Zhuizi music. At the same time, with the passage of time, Zhuizi music performances, singing and band systems have also changed. With the change of society, Henan Zhuizi music has changed from a little -known local opera to a famous opera in Henan.

Secondly, from the point of view of music analysis, this dissertation conducts an in-depth study on the musical characteristics, melody and accompaniment instruments of Zhuizi music by field work and other methods to collect data, put forward objective views.

Third, the preservation and transmission of Zhuizi music is a very complicated process. It needs to collect viewpoints with criticism. At the same time, we need to understand that this is a complex thing. We must not only mainly preserve and develop the origin of Zhuizi music, but also innovate Zhuizi music for young generation. This is also one of the topics discussions.

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