The Analysis of “Chaozihui” Ensemble in Fengning County, Hebei Province, China

Abstract

This research takes China's Hebei Fengning “Chaozihui” as the research object. the research objectives are:（1）To study the“Chaozihui” ensemble in Fengning, Hebei Province, China.（2）To analyze the music characteristics of “Chaozihui” in Fengning，Hebei Province, China.Qualitative research method is adopted in this research. The researchers choose the most influential and representative Bajianfang “Chaozihui” in Fengning area for research, and select 6 classic “Chaozihui” songs of this band for analysis. Mr. Chen Anliang, the 12th generation non-genetic transmitter of the Bajianfang “Chaozihui”, and Ms. Zhang Yanling, who is in charge of the protection of intangible cultural heritage in Fengning County, were interviewed and studied on the spot. Through ethnomusicology theory, music morphological analysis theory, music analysis theory and music and ensemble theory research theory. The results are as follows:

First of all, The “Chaozihui” consists of suona, Pigu, Zhongguo dagu, cha and luo. The musicians' costumes are mainly worn according to the traditional "Manchu costume", and the ensemble forms are divided into two types: big ensemble and small ensemble.The ensemble of the “Chaozihui” are closely related to folk customs, beliefs, temple fairs and other cultural matters.

Secondly, through field investigation and analysis of music, we find that the precision and melody of “Chaozihui” has obvious tonality and intricate rhythm. This research provides some reference and enlightenment for the in-depth understanding of the ensemble and music characteristics of the “Chaozihui” in Fengning, Hebei, China.

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