The Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon in Musicology and Aesthetics

Abstract

           The purpose of this research is 1) To analyze the Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon in Musicology and Aesthetics.
           The research method of this study is qualitative methods. the key informants were educator experts They were selected by inclusion criteria the research instrument for the data collection were interview form
           The research results were found as follows; 1) through interviews with field experts and group discussions, The Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon" in musicology showcases a melodic structure blending traditional Chinese musical elements with modern composition. It features pentatonic scales, ornamental flourishes, and intervallic leaps, creating elegance and fluidity. Characterized by grace notes, trills, bends, arpeggiated figures, modal inflections, and repetitive motifs, the piece evokes emotive responses, capturing poetic imagery, emotional resonance, tension, release, and thematic richness within its melodic framework, 2) In aesthetics, The Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon reflects traditional Chinese musical aesthetics through pentatonic scales, modal inflections, and subtle ornamentation, embodying values of nostalgia, tranquility, and contemplation inherent to Chinese music.