The change of Tuojiang Haozi in Jintang County, Sichuan Province, China

Abstract

This study adopted a qualitative method and applied the principles of Chinese music theory in ethnomusicology to investigate the Jintang Tuojiang opera, capturing the daily life and cultural expression of the local community through simple melodies and lyrics. The purpose of this study is to: (1) The changes of Tuojiang Haozi: (2) The music characteristics of the songs selected: (3) Propose the guidelines of the preservation and transmission of Tuojiang Haozi.ansmission of Tuojiang Haozi.The method of collecting data through field work, interviews, and the use of questionnaires and other tools. The results are as follows:

Researchers used methods such as field surveys, literature review, and interviews to select three key investigators, temporary investigators, and general investigators for investigation and research. The research results are as follows:

Firstly, Tuojiang Haozi originated from the Jintang Tuojiang River basin, dating back to the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 400 years. The singing style and tone of Tuojiang opera have a long and rich history, covering a wide range of topics, recounting ancient and modern sayings, with a rich variety of genres. Its content not only educates people, but also brings tears to their eyes, expressing bitterness, and expressing emotions through scenery. Tuojiang opera is deeply rooted in the production and life of the working people, and is a beloved form of folk song art

Secondly, from the perspective of music analysis, this article collects data through field investigations and other methods to analyze the musical characteristics, melody, structure, lyrics, and singing of the four types of Tuojiang Haozi, and puts forward objective viewpoints.

Thirdly, the protection and inheritance of Tuojiang Haozi is a complex and difficult process that requires our attention. We not only need to protect it, but also inherit it from the younger generation, because Tuojiang Haozi contains the experience, wisdom, philosophy of life, and worldview of the working people, and has strong spiritual characteristics.

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