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Folksongs

Folksongs. Folksongs are also called Mingge. Folksongs begun sometime during the Ming dynasty in the 16th century. Three major types of folksongs: The Houzi (work song) The Shange The Xiao diao. Houzi. The Houzi or occupational songs mostly consist of working songs. Functions:

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Folksongs

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  1. Folksongs • Folksongs are also called Mingge. • Folksongs begun sometime during the Ming dynasty in the 16th century. • Three major types of folksongs: • The Houzi (work song) • The Shange • The Xiao diao

  2. Houzi • The Houzi or occupational songs mostly consist of working songs. • Functions: • To unify the physical movements. • To break the monotony of work and encourage the working spirit. • Styles • Responsorial style • Question and answer style • Features • Melody: repeating • Rhythm: generally duple • Use of exclamatory words • Popular piece • “Daluge”

  3. Mountain Songs • Mountain songs mostly originated in the mountainous regions of southern, central and southeastern China. • Functions: • To tell of love or courtship • To relieve work fatigue and to add some pleasure • Styles: • Solo form with free rhythm • Question and answer styles • Popular pieces • “Shanlushibawan” • “Liusanjie”

  4. Xiao Diao • The xiao diao is the miscellaneous folksongs that cover an abundance of variety. • Functions: • For entertainment • Sing off work and found in rural and urban areas • Popular pieces: • “Mengjiangnu” • “Melihua”

  5. Minority songs • Different minority: different language,different culture, different primary occupation ==> Different music style • Minority songs: from their life and work • Integration of dance and music • Major minorities and their famous pieces • Mongol: Heaven • Tibetan: Qingzhanggeyuan

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