Leizhou Folk Song in Western Guangdong Province, China

Mimi   Zhao; Noppon Chaiyason

doi:10.14456/tiat.2025.1

ผู้แต่ง

Mimi Zhao College of Music, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Noppon Chaiyason College of Music, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/tiat.2025.1

คำสำคัญ:

Leizhou Song, Western Guangdong, Music Characteristics

บทคัดย่อ

This article is part of a research project titled The Situations and music Characteristics of Leizhou Folk Song in western Guangdong Province, China, which aims to study the musical characteristics of Leizhou folk songs. The research methods obtain observational studies, in-depth interviews and document analysis. The key informants include Huang Xin, the inheritor of Leizhou Song, They are considered as important creators and participants with more than 20 years of research experience in the field of Leizhou songs. The results of this study indicate that: As a unique folk art form in western Guangdong, Leizhou Song carries rich historical and cultural information and is an important carrier for emotional expression and social life of the people of Leizhou Peninsula. It has a long history, dating back to ancient times, and has undergone the evolution of multiple dynasties, forming a unique artistic style and expression form. Leizhou folk songs have a simple yet charming melody structure, primarily based on pentatonic modes with improvisational elements. The rhythm is diverse and flexible, often combining free rhythm with regular beats, making the songs expressive and easy to remember. Singing styles include solo, duet, and choral singing, with improvisation in both melody and lyrics to reflect emotions and cultural themes.

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