The Transmission Process of Rongshui Han folk Songs in Guangxi, China

Abstract

The objective of this study is to: 1) Study the improvisation of Rongshui Han folk songs; 2) Analyse the music characteristics of Rongshui Han folk songs; 3) Propose guidelines the transmission of Rongshui Han folk songs. In order to draw a conclusion,This article adopts the theoretical methods of ethnomusicology and musicology. This is a qualitative study that includes relevant literature research, surveys, interviews, and transcription. The data was collected through on-site investigations, including two researchers of Rongshui Han folk songs, one inheritor of Rongshui Han folk songs, three Rongshui Han folk song singers, and four Rongshui Han folk song enthusiasts.

The research results of this study are as follows: 1) Analyzed and studied the selection of music for Rongshui Han folk songs, and summarized the improvisation and musical characteristics of Rongshui Han folk songs. Research suggests that Rongshui Han folk songs are excellent traditional oral literature and art, and the importance of improvising lyrics is even greater than the music itself. 2) Summarize musical features such as melody, pitch, and rhythm through five different types of music examples. 3) Rongshui Han folk songs have social functions and social values. The transmission of Han folk songs in Rongshui has encountered difficulties, and effective measures taken by the government are key to protecting this intangible cultural heritage.

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