The Study of Yuediao Music, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China

Abstract

This dissertation focuses on Yuediao music in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China. The research objectives were 1) to study the development of Yuediao music in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China; 2) to analyze the music characteristic of Yuediao music in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China; and 3) to preserve and develop music performance of Yuediao music in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China. This is a qualitative research methods. Interviewing forms and questionnaires were used as research tools. 3 key informants providers, 4 casual investigators and 3 general investigators were selected. The study results are as follows:

First, Yuediao music experienced the changes of Qing Dynasty, Republic of China and New China. It has a history of more than 300 years. Its history is divided into five periods. During these five periods, factors such as dynasty changes, government policies, social changes, and technological innovations had a great impact on the development of Yuediao music. At the same time, with the passage of time, the form of Yuediao music performance, singing, and band system has also changed. And with the change of society, Yuediao music has changed from a little-known local opera to one of the famous operas in Henan Province.

Secondly, from the point of view of music analysis, this paper conducts an in-depth study on the musical characteristics, scale, melody and accompaniment instruments of Yuediao music by field surveys and other methods to accumulate data, put forward objective views.

Third, from the perspective of the preservation and development of Yuediao music, data have been accumulated through field investigations and literature analysis. Through the government, troupe management, talent training, work creation, dissemination, and work preservation, the measures for the development and preservation of Yuediao music are proposed: 1) Use traditional methods and modern technologies to preserve Yuediao music; 2) The government should provide strong support for Yuediao music in terms of policies, funds, and establishment of research institutions; 3) To reform the management system of Yuediao opera troupes; 4) Strengthen the training of talents at all levels and types of Yuediao music; 5) Update the creative concept of Yuediao music repertoire; 6) Pursue Diversified Yuediao music communication channels.

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