The Development and Characteristic of Yao Nationality Folk songs in Jinxiu Guangxi, China

Abstract

The purpose of this research is aims to studying at 1) To study the current time and development of The Yao Nationality folk songs in Jinxiu Province Guangxi, China. 2) To analyze the characteristic and vocal technique of The Yao Nationality folk songs in Jinxiu Province Guangxi, China. The researcher using a research methodology that emphasizes fieldwork, Interviews and observation were mainly based on which the researcher chose the criteria for 10 songs and interviewing key Informants of the 3 Yao folk artists.

The research results founded that :1) Historically, the Yaos have had at least 30 names based on their ways of production, lifestyles, dresses and adornments. The name "Yao" was officially adopted after the founding of the People's Republic in1949. The Yao people have developed folk songs for more 100 years. From the roots of music cultural to the present, there have been changes according to the times. Through literature research and field survey, it further explores the origin, cultural, religious, linguistic and historical background of Jinxiu Yao folk songs. It classifies the different types of Jinxiu Yao according to two important characteristics, such as vocal text and branch style characteristics. 2) Through the analyses of 10 songs founded that; the scales, rhythms, and melodies, Techniques for singing folk songs, singers use by releasing their full voices, using power and intensity to convey emotions according to the content of the lyrics as well as the singing characteristics and vocal techniques of Jinxiu Yao folk songs. Finally, it suggests that the preservation of traditional culture requires the joint efforts of institutions, organizations at all levels, education departments, and cultural departments to form a good and effective inheritance and promotion of Jinxiu Yao folk song culture.

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