A study of vocal music for the “wuyue” ceremony in QingHai province, China

Abstract

This research have 3 objectives were: 1) To study the current state of vocal music for the "Wu yue" ceremony in Qinghai Province, China. 2) To analyze the vocal characteristics of "Wu yue" ceremony in Oinghai Province, China. 3) To study the preservation and transmission of "Wu yue" ceremony in Qinghai Province, China. The research utilized questionnaires and interviewed with 3 key informants as research tools. The result of this research reveals the following:

1. Qinghai "Wu yue" is rooted in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and expresses people's reverence and prayer for nature. The "Wu yue" ceremony is rich and varied, covering the stages of preparation, beginning and ending.

2. "Wu yue" can be divided into four categories: rain song and Hail song, hard work song, seek the son song and god song. The melody line is single, the Chinese pentatonic mode is adopted, and the interlining words and grace notes are used.

3. In terms of transmission, although there are not as many singers as before, "Wu yue" has been passed on well with the efforts of the Chinese government and scholars. In terms of protection measures are: digital protection, development of performing arts, Combined with school education, combined with tourism.

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